Warrioress Collection by Sidai Designs
Inspired by the delicate curves used in adornments of Maasai women, combined with the shimmering shillingini and arrow pendants quintessential to Maasai jewelry, this is Sidai's new Warrioress Collection.
Traditional Maasai designs have been transcended into a contemporary collection of elegant beaded silver frames, entirely handmade by the first female Maasai silversmiths in Sidai' workshop in Tanzania. Sidai's silversmith workshop was dreamt up to raise aspiration for the beaders by up-skilling them to learn a new trade.
In Tanzania, using tools, fire and chemicals is widely considered men’s work. The artisans were of the same thinking as they first began cutting metal, until they realised they could create beautiful pieces from basic elements. This inspired, encouraged and excited them, motivating them to continue learning traditional silversmith techniques such as filing, annealing, soldering, buffing and polishing. As a result of their determination, Sidai has produced a stunning, unique, handmade collection.
Warrioress is a name that symbolises the journey of these beaders into silversmiths. It
is a name that celebrates the strength of Maasai women in general, one that is often overshadowed by the strength of the men, or Warriors, that they look after quietly in the background. The shapes and elements are the closest to traditional Maasai jewelry that Sidai has ever created in any of our collections, so we dedicate this collection to the strong women who have traditionally worn these shapes for decades.
Below are some of the pieces available on the site.
1. Neema Studs
Handmade stud earring with beaded pendant and adorned with sterling silver arrowhead. One of our favorites!
Shop Neema Studs here.
2. Esther Small Pendant Studs
A sterling silver stud earring with a hanging beaded pendant.
Shop Esther Pendant Studs here.
3. Selina Studs
Delicate silver stud earrings with beaded pendant and hanging shillingi piece.
Shop Selina Studs here.
4. Neema Necklace
If you prefer necklaces, the Neema is a long necklace with a beaded pendant and hanging silver arrowhead.
Shop Neema Necklace here.
Shop our entire Sidai Designs collection here.
