M Z U R I B E AD S
Catalog 2011 - 12
WELCOME We are pleased to present you with an exciting range of Ugandan beads. Our individual style and textures will not only captivate your customers, but answer to the increase in demand for an ethical and handmade purchase. By choosing Mzuribeads you will be directly supporting inspirational community art initiatives. Moving away from charitable aid, and onto the concept of business enterprise for sustainable income and development. Please contact us for more information and pricing.
WORLDWIDE Kirstie MacLean info@mzuribeads.com www.mzuribeads.com
US & CANADA Laura Coleman info@mzuribeads.us www.mzuribeads.us
REC YCLED PAPER Handmade by a cooperative of women situated in the suburbs of Kampala. Produced from the most unique and fashionably coloured recycled papers. Coated with non toxic, odorless varnish for a water resistant and glossy finish.
PAPER BEAD SLIM A1 DODO 1.5cm A2 SIMBA 2.5cm A3 KATI 3cm
A3
A2
A1
C11
A4
PAPER BEAD ROUND A4 OMO 1.5cm A5 JUMBO (size varies)
A5
COW HORN Carved from the horns discarded by the meat industry. Shaped and polished to perfection for a sensual and smooth finish.
C1 COW HORN DISK Any size from 1cm up to 9cm C2 COW HORN ROUND Any size from 1.5cm up to 4cm C3 C1 C3 COW HORN OVAL Any size from 1.5cm up to 4cm C4 COW HORN TUBE Any size from 1.5cm up to 4cm C4 C2
C5 COW HORN ROUND RING Any size from 1.5cm up to 4cm
C6
C5
C6 COW HORN OVAL RING Any size from 1.5cm up to 4cm C7 C7 COW HORN CONE Any size from 1.5cm up to 4cm
C8
C9
C8 COW HORN MOON Any size from 1.5cm up to 4cm C9 COW HORN SQUARE Any size from 1.5cm up to 4cm C10 COW HORN LOG Any size from 1.5cm up to 4cm C11 COW HORN TWIST Any size from 1.5cm up to 4cm
C10
C11
BARKCLOTH Created from what is possibly the oldest textile made by man-kind. An ancient symbol of Ugandan culture. Weaved for a professional finish.
B1 BARKCLOTH BEAD
B2
NATURAL BROWN WHITE or BIEGE B1 Small 2cm B2 Medium 3cm
BARKCLOTH BEAD NATURAL BROWN B3 Large 4cm
B3
BANANA LEAF The epitome of “green”. Weaved for a sleek and smart finish.
NATURAL BROWN D1 Small 1cm D2 Medium 3cm
D2
D1
GLASS
E1
LAMPWORK GLASS E1 SAFARI MIX 1.5cm
REC YCLED GLASS GREEN/ BLUE/ WHITE/ BROWN E2
E2 ROUND E3 SQUARE Small or medium mixes
E3