Djellaba Button Necklaces and Bracelets from Morocco

The booth of Moroccan necklaces, bracelets and earrings made from djellaba buttons was totally packed, but I made my way in with some difficulty.  The jewelry was vibrant in color.

All are made with thread and needle in intricate patterns.  The artists are Rachida Ousbigh and Latifa Harchaou from Artisanat des Femmes de Khenifra.

I bought 2 necklaces and a bracelet.  The details are amazing.

"Rachida and Latifa represent a cooperative of 100 women from low-income families who make traditional djellaba buttons and have created a new art form by turning them into jewelry.  The buttons are made with dyed silk threads and sewn with incredible detail.  There are dozens of styles and designs."