Discover beautiful, responsibly made jewelry from talented Malian artisans and traditional craftspeople.
MaLi Beads
Brand
(4.5) - 30 reviews
Verified
A brand that focuses on sustainability from design to delivery. They use a "made to order" approach to avoid waste, choose recycled metals and conflict-free gemstones, and use responsible packaging. They are also a woman-owned and operated company.
Materials
Recycled metals, conflict-free gemstones.
Artisan Focus
Handmade in the USA.
Ethical Certification
Sustainability is a core responsibility, with a focus on reducing waste and using responsibly sourced materials.
Site Features
Offers a variety of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
A group of Tuareg artisans from northern Mali who create "traditional Tuareg art" using rudimentary tools in small workshops. The jewelry is made and sold in a "dynamic of solidarity trade," providing a vital source of income.
Materials
Silver, carnelian, ebony wood.
Artisan Focus
Tuareg artisans from northern Mali who use techniques passed down by their elders.
Ethical Certification
Operates as a solidarity trade group to support artisans.
Site Features
Showcases unique, handcrafted pieces and promotes cultural heritage.
Address
Online via Etsy, artisans located in Timbuktu, Kidal, Ménaka, and Gao, Mali.
This brand sources products from talented artisans across Africa and the Caribbean. They also have an in-house collection of jewelry and accessories and focus on handcrafted and "high quality" items.
Materials
Varies by artisan; includes fabric, bone, wood, and metal.
Artisan Focus
Sourced from talented artisans in Africa and the Caribbean.
Ethical Certification
Focuses on high quality, handcrafted products.
Site Features
Offers a wide range of African-inspired jewelry and accessories.
A contemporary fine jewelry brand with a "Malian Collection" that pays homage to Sudano-Sahelian architecture. The collection is entirely handcrafted in 14K recycled yellow gold and features ethically sourced Botswanamark™ diamonds.
This online store sells "Recycled Flip Flop Bracelets from Mali" that are "made for Native by women in Djenné, Mali". The bracelets are labeled "Fair Trade" and "Handmade".
Materials
Recycled flip-flops.
Artisan Focus
Made by a women's co-op in Djenné, Mali, to provide a new source of income.
Ethical Certification
Fair Trade and ethical sourcing.
Site Features
Waterproof bracelets that support a social mission.
An online directory of "Gold Jewelry Traders in Bamako, Mali". This business is a trader that specializes in creating "exclusive authentic" and "unique in design" jewelry. They deal in hallmarked jewelry only.
Materials
Gold, diamond, and silver jewelry.
Artisan Focus
Listed as "Traders," not explicitly stated as handmade.
Ethical Certification
No information found on ethical or sustainable practices.
Site Features
Offers a variety of styles, including rings, necklaces, and bangles.
