Marshanda Feather + Shell Necklace

Why we love it

The Balinese name for brave girl is Marshanda, which is exactly what INA + ILIA’s feather and shell necklace evokes. Equally beautiful worn around the neck or displayed on a wall, this showstopper Marshanda Feather + Shell Necklace is hand beaded and woven of rattan, organic cotton, white feathers and cowry shells in the sacred city of Ubud, Bali. Known as the Philosopher’s shell, the small, smooth white cowry shell represents increased fertility, energy and injects new vitality to the wearer’s life. The white feathers symbolize peace, protection and divine help. An emblem of beauty and perfection, this weighty shell necklace is sure to brighten up anyone’s soul. Looking for the perfect gift for your fierce female friend who needs an injection of protection and increased health? Look no further.

Meet our artisans

This necklace was crafted by a small Rattan Workers weaving cooperative in Ubud, Bali - the sacred healing island in Indonesia. Indonesia is the world’s main producer of rattan and this necklace was lovingly handcrafted using traditional Indonesian weaving techniques in an open-air workshop using organic cotton thread, cowry shells and feathers.

The details

• Made of white feathers, white shells and cotton string
• Dimensions: 12” wide x 12” tall x 0.75” deep (neck opening 5” wide, 6.5” tall) 4” wide base of wood and cotton backing
• Shell and string closure
• Weight: (1.1 lbs) 500 g
• Origin: Ubud, Bali - Indonesia

Why choose INA + ILIA?

• Receive one of a kind, high-quality, conscious products rooted in positive energy
• You know where your home decor products are made, and who makes them
• Our makers are paid fair market wages
• Empower artisans and their communities financially and socially
• Help them share and sustain traditional crafts

Our gift to you

With every INA + ILIA purchase, you will receive a free rainbow moonstone as a token of our thanks for supporting global female craftswomen. Rainbow moonstones harness energy to help women to recognize and embrace their personal power and inner strength. It teaches us confidence, and emanates great life force, vitality and overwhelming joy. By connecting our customers with female artisans around the world, we hope to help you ignite your own inner light and create a conscious home.