The Relic Shrapnel Choker
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$35.00
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The Relic Shrapnel Choker
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War, reborn as something beautiful.
This is not just a choker. It's a relic transformed. The Relic Shrapnel Choker was handcrafted in Laos by artisans in Ban Naphia, each pendant is cast from recycled aluminum sourced from bombs dropped during the Secret War of the 1960s — one of the most heavily bombed regions in history. What was once destruction has been shaped by hand into something you wear close to the throat. By wearing this structural piece, you are supporting fair-trade artisan communities as they reclaim their future. Beautiful. Dangerous. Reborn.
The 55" cord can be worn multiple ways — wrapped, knotted, layered. The 1.25" aluminum pendant carries weight in more ways than one. Available in black or tan cord.
As with all handcrafted goods, slight variations make each piece entirely one of a kind.
Details
- Material: Recycled aluminum (bomb parts) + microfiber suede cord with metal tip
- Pendant size: 1.25"
- Cord length: 55" (multi-wear)
- Colors: Black cord or Tan cord
- Handmade in Laos
- One size
The Story
Artisans in Ban Naphia, Xieng Khuang Province, have been transforming war scrap into wearable art for generations. Trained by Helvetas, a Swiss NGO, on safe handling and smelting of aluminum, these families produce over 150,000 pieces per year. Purchasing this piece directly supports their community and livelihood.