Segebot (Friendship) Brass+Beaded Earrings

Segebot, or friends in the Tboli language, is a product of collaboration by two amazing Tboli women.

Inspired by their friendship, Ate Henia and Ate Jeneth strung together the art traditions of Temwel and Tmool Lmimet, to create these pieces that symbolize their shared journey as Tboli women. Friends who worked together to protect and sustain their livelihood, culture, and identity.

This brass and beads earrings is handcrafted using upcycled brass scraps and glass beads. Each piece is unique with slight variations.

 Jeneth Sukan (Beads) 

         Henia Blunto (Brass)

 Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

 Beads ; Height: 7 cm (including hook)

                      Width: 3 cm 

Did you know?

Each brass component of this earrings start from a wax mold and the entire process of temwel or brasscasting can take days to complete. Read more about temwel in our stories.

Shipping

All items purchased online will be sent by Sesotunawa Core Team based in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. Please read our FAQ for more information about ordering and shipping.