Stone and Macrame Necklace

We met Douglas one winter night just as he was wrapping up selling on the orla (boardwalk) and getting ready to head home for the night. There are LOTS of artisans on the orla, but the majority of them sit there all day long, all selling the same items as the person sitting next to them. But Douglas’ items are different — he has many of the same classes of items, but done in a different way. Macrame necklace? Check. But, macrame necklace with a color-coordinated polished stone from Chapada Diamantina national park. That's leveling up. Stone necklace? Check. But, a polished stone that is a wrapped in wire to mimic the vivid Bahian sun. That's different. He does things differently, and does really beautiful work. A talented artisan that I'm proud to be working with.