Tabra Tunoa is a famous jewelry designer who owns an international firm under her own name. Sometimes she creates the jewelry herself. She is influenced by a variety of cultures through her travels. In addition to her own creations, she has an extensive collection from many places throughout the world. She uses her money and influence for political causes.
Beginnings
Tabra Tunoa studied Mayan and Aztec art at the University of Mexico City; San Jose, Costa Rica; and the Masana Art Institute in Barcelona, Spain, during the 1960s and 1970s.
Materials
Tabra Tunoa jewelry is made of 14 karat gold, sterling silver, 22 karat gold vermeil (gilded metal), bronze, antiqued brass and copper, accessorized with stones, beads, shells, dichroic (having two colors) glass, hand-cast resin, carved bone and more.
Organic
All of Tabra Tunoa jewelry is handmade, sometimes by Tunoa herself, other times by Bangladeshi women and Indonesian craftspeople.
Function
Tabra Tunoa International has jewelry for every part of the body: anklets, belts, bracelets, charms, earrings, necklaces, rings and pendants.
Money
Part of the funds earned from selling this jewelry goes to human rights and educational causes. Tabra Tunoa International also supports women's organizations like the Nari Uddug Kendra and Isabel Allende Foundation.
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