Like yesterday’s Tanzanian-colored earrings, these earrings are great representations of the Masaai beadwork. Christine, a co-worker, Canadian, and dear friend, gave me these earrings as a Christmas present this year. She is so, so generous, and just a lovely person. I love all of the bright colors, which makes them seem so much more “African”!

Proudly displaying the Tanzanian national colors, these earrings were a purchase in Zanzibar. Despite really loving the look, I rarely wear these earrings, perhaps because they best match my Tanzania football jersey, which I only wear during sports–not a good time to be wearing dangly earrings! I may have to rethink that, and pull these…

I recently purchased these earrings at the Dar es Salaam Artisan’s Market. They were handmade by Tanzanians working with Nuru Center, a NGO/ministry employing individuals with disabilities. The artisans working at Nuru Center create beautiful jewelry, banana-leaf cards, and other artwork. I own several items that they have designed, including a banana-leaf plaque of Africa and multiple…

These beautiful earrings were a birthday gift this year from dear friends back in Indiana. It was a part of a package that my mom compiled and mailed to me in Tanzania containing over fifty birthday cards from people all over the U.S. Some friends included gifts as well, such as these earrings. I’m not…

Every girl needs a pair of hoops. Or two. Or three. These are definitely my favorite pair of hoops: big, bright, and beautiful. I have one other pair that is actually larger than these, but still, every time I wear large hoops, I laugh as I think back to one of my classmates who would always…

I bought this pair of earrings in Stonetown, Zanzibar during the Sauti za Busara music festival. With the swirls of metal, they seemed like the perfect representation of Stonetown, with its intricately carved doorways and vibrant history. They are also black with steel accents, which, aside from neon yellow, is my favorite color to wear,…

Yet another gift, these earrings came from my sister, Hannah. She bought them in Colorado (like the blue feather earrings), and sent them all the way to Tanzania with a sweet note about how she thought I needed a pair of “hippie earrings.” And so these are just that, my “hippie earrings!” They’re bright, colorful,…

Another pair of bicycle earrings!!! These are made from repurposed bicycle chain links, and are just so much fun to wear! If I remember correctly, they were handmade in Colorado, though I purchased them online. I chose them for today to match my TwinSix cycling t-shirt… and the fact that I rode my bicycle to…

Another tiny (for me!) pair of earrings, these come from Papua New Guinea. I bought several pairs of earrings while I was there in 2010 for Interface, but the grey, black, and white color scheme on this pair, makes them one of my favorite pairs of small earrings. Classy and unique.