Catalog 2011 - Jewelry, THREAD Bone Carvings_low Rez[1]

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Unique Handcrafts Benefitting EndangeredSea Turtles and Caribbean Communities

2011 CATALOG:011 CATALOG:011 CATALOG:J.E.W.E.L.R.Y.E.W.E.L.R.Y.E.W.E.L.R.Y


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THREAD 2011 Catalog: Jewelry. Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network. SanJos, Costa Rica. THREAD is a registered trademark of WIDECAST, the Wider Carib-bean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (www.widecast.org). All rights reserved.

WIDECAST is a Regional Activity Network of the UNEP Caribbean Environment Pro-gramme. The network is comprised of sea turtle expertsincluding biologists, managersand community leadersworking together to ensure the survival of endangered marineturtles in more than 40 Caribbean nations and territories. As a result of our efforts toreduce threats, strengthen legislation, promote community involvement, and raise publicawareness, most Caribbean countries now legally protect marine turtles, poaching andillegal product sales have been dramatically reduced, important habitats have been pre-served, many of the regions largest breeding colonies are monitored on an annual basis,

alternative livelihood modelsincluding handcrafting and tour guidingare increasinglyavailable for rural areas, and citizens are mobilized in support of conservation action. Atsome sites, sea turtle populations are rising!

You can personally assist in this award-winning international effort through the purchaseof products featured in this catalog. Visit us often atwww.widecast.orgto learn moreabout what you can do to help protect these gentle creatures, and Thank You for beinga Sea Turtle Hero!

THREADis one of several unique product lines developed by the Wider Caribbean SeaTurtle Conservation Network (www.widecast.org) in partnership with rural coastal com-munities throughout the Caribbean Sea. The objective is to provide sustainable livelihoodchoices that nourish the soul, honour the environment, and offer our customers theopportunity to help ensure the survival of endangered tropical sea turtles.

Your purchase of this unique handcrafted product provides local families with an alterna-tive to income generated by the hunting of sea turtles and collection of their eggs, andyou will enjoy knowing that 100% of the profits are re-invested in sea turtle protectionprograms in these same communities! THREADalways pays a fair national wage, ourmaterials are naturally organic, and the project keeps sea turtle nesting beaches clean bycollecting animal (cow) bone and horn, coconuts and seeds, and discarded glass and plas-

tic littering the landscape. Earring wires are Sterling Silver. Necklaces feature an 18-inchrolled Italian rubber or leather cord (black) with a Sterling Silver lobster-claw clasp.

A 30% discount is available to vendors who purchase more than 10 of a particular itemfor re-sale. See PRICE LIST. EveryTHREADproduct is 100% guaranteed and returnablefor a full refund (less shipping costs) if the item is defective in any way as a result ofits crafting. Our artisans are very proud of their work, and they want you to be proud,too! Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] (subject: THREAD).

http://www.widecast.org/http://www.widecast.org/http://www.widecast.org/


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TABLE OF CONTENTSNECKLACES 4EARRINGS 14PONYTAIL HOLDER WITH STICK 19BRACELETS 21BUTTONS & BEADS 232011 PRICE LIST 25

CONTENIDOCOLLARES 4PENDIENTES 14PINZA DE PELO 19PULSERAS 21BOTNS y PERLAS 232011 LISTA DE PRECIOS 25



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ITEM NUMBER: NBL-03

Description: Hand-carved leather-

back sea turtle on 18-inch cord

Turtle Dimension: 26 x 36 mm

Turtle Material: Polished bone

(cow); opaque white

Cord Material: High quality Italian

black rubber cording with sterling sil-ver clasp

ITEM NUMBER: NBL-04





(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBG-01

Description: Hand-carved leather-back sea turtle on 18-inch cord



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBG-02




(cow); opaque white





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ITEM NUMBER: NBG-03

Description: Hand-carved green

sea turtle on 18-inch cord



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBH-03

Description: Hand-carved hawks-bill sea turtle on 18-inch cord



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBG-04

Description: Hand-carved greensea turtle on 18-inch cord



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBL-05




(cow); opaque white





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ITEM NUMBER: NBL-06





(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBL-07





(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBL-08




(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBL-09




(cow); opaque white





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ITEM NUMBER: NBG-06





(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBL-10




(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBG-07




(cow); opaque white



Unique Handcrafts Benefitting EndangeredSea Turtles and Caribbean CommunitiesITEM NUMBER: NBG-05





(cow); opaque white


black rubber cording with sterlingsilver clasp


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ITEM NUMBER: NBL-11





(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBG-08





(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBH-04

Description: Hand-carved hawks-bill sea turtle on 18-inch cord



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBG-09

Description: Hand-carved greenturtle (with dolphins) on 18-inch cord



(cow); opaque white





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ITEM NUMBER: NBG-10





(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBH-05

Description: Hand-carved hawks-

bill & leatherback turtles; 18-in cord



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBG-11




(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBG-12




(cow); opaque white





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ITEM NUMBER: NBL-12





(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBH-06


bill sea turtle on 18-inch cord



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBG-13




(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: NBG-14




(cow); opaque white





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Unique Handcrafts Benefitting EndangeredSea Turtles and Caribbean CommunitiesDear Customer, While we can only manage a limited inventory in our catalog, ourartists create dozens and dozens of unique and whimsical designs! Feel free to

order in bulk, and receive a mix of designs that you wont see anywhere else!


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EARRINGSARRINGSARRINGSPENDIENTESENDIENTESENDIENTES

COW BONE, HORN,WOOD, COCONUT ** Each earring is individually carved, so that size and shape may differ

slightly from the dimensions given. Only the finest sterling silver earring

wire is used. Beads, when featured in the design, are natural products,

typically freshwater pearls. Bulk orders of mixed designs are welcome.



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ITEM NUMBER: EBL-01


back sea turtles (pair)



(cow); opaque white

Wire: Sterling sliver

Gift Boxed: Yes, upon request

ITEM NUMBER: EBL-02





(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: EBL-03





(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: EBL-04





(cow); opaque white





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ITEM NUMBER: EBG-01


sea turtles (pair)



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: EBH-01


bill sea turtles (pair)



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: EBH-02

Description: Hand-carved hawks-bill sea turtles (pair)



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: EBL-05

Description: Hand-carved leather-back sea turtles (pair)



(cow); opaque white





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ITEM NUMBER: EBR-01

Description: Hand-carved ridley

sea turtles (pair)



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: EBG-02


sea turtles (pair)



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: EBG-03

Description: Hand-carved greensea turtles (pair)



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: EBL-06


Turtle Dimension: 17x 25 mm


(cow); opaque white





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ITEM NUMBER: EBG-04


sea turtles (pair)



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: EBG-05


sea turtles (pair)



(cow); opaque white



ITEM NUMBER: EHL-01



Turtle Material: Polished horn

(cow); opaque black



ITEM NUMBER: EHH-01

Description: Hand-carved hawks-bill sea turtles (pair)


Turtle Material: Polished horn

(cow); opaque black





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COW BONE ** Each hair accessory is individually carved, so that size and shape may differ

slightly from the dimensions given. The bone is sometimes lighter (whiter) than it

appears in the photograph. Bulk orders of mixed designs are welcome.


PONYTAIL HOLDERSONYTAIL HOLDERSONYTAIL HOLDERSPINZA DE PELOINZA DE PELOINZA DE PELO


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ITEM NUMBER: HBL-01


back sea turtle

Turtle Dimension:__ x __ mm

Material: Polished bone (cow);

opaque white

ITEM NUMBER: HBL-02


back sea turtle



opaque white

ITEM NUMBER: HBR-01

Description: Hand-carved olive

ridley sea turtle



opaque white

ITEM NUMBER: HBR-02

Description: Hand-carved olive

ridley sea turtle



opaque white



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BRACELETSBRACELETSBRACELETS

PULSERASULSERASULSERAS

COW BONE, HORN** Each bracelet is individually carved, meaning that size and shape may

differ slightly from the dimensions given. An adjustable wristband

is artfully braided from durable cotton cording (black).

Bulk orders of mixed designs are welcome.



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ITEM NUMBER: BBL-01


back sea turtle on braided cord


Turtle Material: Polished ivory

(cattle bone)

Cord Material: Hand-woven cot-

ton braid, adjustable, black

ITEM NUMBER: BBL-02


back sea turtle on braided cord



(cattle bone)



ITEM NUMBER: BBL-03

Description: Hand-carved leather-back sea turtles on braided cord



(cattle bone)



ITEM NUMBER: BBR-01

Description: Hand-carved ridleysea turtle on braided cord



(cattle bone)





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BUTTONS & BEADSUTTONS & BEADSUTTONS & BEADSBOTNS y PERLASOTNS y PERLASOTNS y PERLAS

COCONUT, COW BONE** Each button is hand-crafted from durable coconut husk.

Any earring style can be made without the sterling wire, and sold as a bead!

As with any handcraft, size and shape may differ slightly from the dimensions

given. Bulk orders of mixed designs are welcome.



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ITEM NUMBER: Button

Description: Button with etched

sea turtle

Button Diameter: ca. 28 mm

Material: Polished coconut; very

durable; color variable; fashioned byhand


ITEM NUMBER: Bead

Description: Hand-carved sea tur-

tle beads

Turtle Dimension: variable


(cattle bone)

Available Styles:Any earring

bead (see Earrings) can be drilled

and sold loose


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( * ) The wholesale price (30% below retail) applies to the purchase of 10 or more units of a single item for re-sale.


2011 PRICE LIST011 PRICE LIST011 PRICE LISTItem Description Item Code Wholesale (*) Suggested

Retail (US$)

Button (coconut; etched sea turtle) Button $2.00

Bead (bone; drilled earring-size turtle) Bead $5.00

Necklace (bone or horn; with sterling clasp) NB__, NH__ $20.00 $28.00

Earrings (bone or horn; with sterling wire) EB__, EH__ $17.00 $24.00

Bracelet (bone; with braided cord) BB__ $14.00 $20.00

Ponytail holder (bone; with stick) HB__ $14.00 $20.00


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