Hammered Copper Hoops, Peru

These fabulous hoops are made of recycled hammered copper.  Both simple and bold, they are beautiful and fun to wear. Measure approximately 3" in diameter. All of our products are shipped with cards containing information about fair trade and the corresponding artisan group. ABOUT THE ARTISANS This piece of jewelry is handcrafted by female artisans in a fair trade cooperative in Chimbote, Peru.  Chimbote is one of the poorest cities in the world, and the women in this cooperative are either disabled or have disabled children. They earn 3x the minimum wage in Peru and work in a bright, airy, safe environment.  They use recycled metals and other materials whenever possible.