12.5" Maasai Beaded Dog Collar

The 12.5" Maasai Beaded Dog Collar is a fun accessory for your furry friend. Lovingly constructed using leather, glass beads, and a recycled brass buckle, it is sure to be the most unique collar on the block! The middle hole on this collar measures at about 12.5".

The Maasai are a people that inhabit Kenya and Tanzania. They are a group that is not only extremely well-known, but also very proud of their traditional customs that have been celebrated for ages. The Maasai are pastoral and focus their livelihood around their cattle. One of the most recognizable aspects of Maasai culture is their beautiful beadwork, which is traditionally done by the women. All women are expected to learn how to create the easily identifiable style of beading that the people are known for. Although they began their craft using natural materials such as bone and wood, glass became the primary medium after europeans introduced glass to trade in the 19th century. Beadwork is now a large source of income for Maasai tribes.

Each item is handmade with love in Kenya, please anticipate individual quirks!