{"product_id":"yaa-cowrie-collar","title":"Yaa Cowrie Collar","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome pieces are worn. Yaa is announced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed in honour of Yaa Asantewaa, the Ashanti queen mother who led the War of the Golden Stool in 1900 to defend her people and their heritage, this collar carries the same fearless spirit. Rows of natural cowrie shells wrap high around the neck, edged in black beads, before a sleek black leather drop falls down the front, punctuated with cowrie panels and finished with a cowrie point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross West Africa and the diaspora, the cowrie has long stood for wealth, womanhood and protection. Yaa lets you wear that story boldly, at Black History Month celebrations, cultural events, weddings, Carnival or any moment you want the room to know you have arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh statement choker covered in natural cowrie shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine black leather base and front drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack bead edging throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree cowrie panels and a cowrie point down the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTies at the back with a ribbon, so you can adjust the fit to your neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade by Diva Choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: £55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yaa is the whole outfit. Wear it over a plain black or white bodycon, a strapless dress or bare shoulders, and keep everything else simple so the cowries take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the look:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-nubia-cowrie-clutch\"\u003eNubia Cowrie Clutch\u003c\/a\u003e for full cowrie glamour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Diva Choice piece is handmade, so no two are ever exactly alike. Small differences in shells, shape and finish are the mark of real craftsmanship, and they make your piece truly yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep away from water and perfume. Wipe the leather gently with a soft dry cloth and store flat in a dry place to protect the shells. Untie the ribbon rather than pulling it over your head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause every Diva deserves a choice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diva Choice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62853538939267,"sku":"DC-YAA-COWRIE-COLLAR","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/2041\/4065\/files\/CowrieShellHarnessonBlackBust.png?v=1792252376","url":"https:\/\/www.divachoice.co.uk\/products\/yaa-cowrie-collar","provider":"Diva Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}