Pearl choker, 'Navy Sparkle'

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Anusara selects beads in deep navy blue for this lavish choker. Featuring silvery sparkles, they cluster on a stainless steel circlet. Dark pearls nestle on the choker and the pendants that hang beneath. Artisan Info: "Hi, my name is Anusara Konkam. I was born in 1988 to a small but very warm family consisting of my father, mother, my older brother, and myself. They like to call me 'Fern.' My father is a government official, my brother studies in the university. I am currently studying in the final year of a vocational degree in accounting. "I love art and nature. I consider myself a 'natural' woman, and I like to create embroidered works and grow flowers at home. When I was a child, I wove jasmine garlands to sell in the morning market, making them in my free time after school. I chose the most beautiful blooming jasmine blossoms. But first I had to finish my homework and reading before I was allowed to weave jasmine garlands. These garlands didn't bring a high price at the market, but my work helped my family to save money to support my studies. "I participate at every local festival in our town. Sometimes I'm a Thai dancer, leading the parade to the temple. Sometimes I compete as a noppra-mad girl. Once I almost won first place, but that was only in a village contest. This is my personal challenge, and it is great fun and a good experience for me. I like