{"title":"Women's Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted leather goods for women, made by skilled Kenyan artisans. Elegant, durable, and full of character — each piece tells a story of African craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rainbow-beaded-leather-thong-sandals","title":"Rainbow Beaded Leather Thong Sandals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Beaded Leather Thong Sandals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBlack leather thong sandals brought to life with a vibrant, hand-beaded strap in a rainbow of colors, trimmed in gold-tone edging and finished with a knotted leather accent at the toe. Each bead is sewn on individually by Maasai artisans, making every pair one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA statement sandal that turns everyday walking into wearable art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. 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Thin, comfortable straps and clean stitched edging complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAn elegant, feminine sandal that carries intricate Maasai beadwork craftsmanship in every petal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64155410137457,"sku":"K00024","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1168\/2673\/files\/IMG_1846.jpg?v=1784718365"},{"product_id":"beaded-medallion-leather-thong-sandals","title":"Beaded Medallion Leather Thong Sandals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeaded Medallion Leather Thong Sandals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBlack leather thong sandals featuring a round hand-beaded medallion in bold bands of gold, black, and red, finished with a matching dangling beaded tassel below. Each medallion is sewn bead by bead by Maasai artisans, making every pair a unique, wearable piece of craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA bold, eye-catching sandal that pairs everyday comfort with striking Maasai design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64155414462833,"sku":"K00025","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1168\/2673\/files\/IMG_1801.jpg?v=1784718400"},{"product_id":"rainbow-teardrop-beaded-sandals","title":"Rainbow Teardrop Beaded Sandals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Teardrop Beaded Sandals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIn Maasai communities, beading has never been just decoration — it's a language. Colors carry meaning, patterns are passed down between women in the same families and villages, and the hours spent stringing each bead by hand are, in their own way, a form of storytelling. This sandal carries that tradition on its strap: a teardrop medallion built in concentric rings of navy, sky blue, teal, green, yellow, orange, and red, framed in white and secured with a hand-carved wooden toggle at the toe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe sandal itself is cut from warm cognac leather, hand-stitched around every edge, and built to soften and mold to your foot the more you wear it. No two medallions come out quite the same — the beader's hand, the day's light, the batch of beads on hand that week all shift the pattern slightly, which is exactly the point. You're not buying a mass-produced accessory. You're buying one artisan's work, on one particular day, in one particular village outside Nairobi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64155432518001,"sku":"K00026","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1168\/2673\/files\/IMG_1798.jpg?v=1784730393"},{"product_id":"double-strap-beaded-medallion-slides","title":"Double-Strap Beaded Medallion Slides","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Strap Beaded Medallion Slides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThere's a rhythm to how these are made — cut and stamp the leather, stitch the sole, then hand-stitch a row of small beaded discs across each strap, one at a time, each disc worked in a tight black spiral flecked with gold. It's slow work, done by artisans in Maasai communities outside Nairobi who've been beading since childhood, and it shows in the precision of the pattern: no machine repeats a spiral quite this evenly, and no two pairs come out identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBuilt on genuine cognac leather with an embossed sole pattern and a woven accent detail where each strap meets the base, these slides trade the traditional thong post for two structured straps — a slightly dressier, more supportive silhouette than a classic flip. Slip them on for a market run or dress them up for an evening out; either way, you're wearing a piece someone made by hand, bead by bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64155434451313,"sku":"K00027","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1168\/2673\/files\/IMG_1799.jpg?v=1784718454"},{"product_id":"mottled-leather-beaded-v-strap-sandals","title":"Mottled Leather Beaded V-Strap Sandals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMottled Leather Beaded V-Strap Sandals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery pair of these starts with leather that's been hand-dyed rather than sprayed evenly, which is why no two footbeds look quite alike — this one settles into a warm wash of rust and moss green, a texture you only get from working the dye in by hand. The sole is finished with thick, visible braid-stitching around the entire edge, a technique that takes real time but holds up to years of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe V-shaped strap carries a geometric beaded pattern in cream, black, and a mix of warm tones, built row by row and anchored at the toe with a small hand-carved wooden bead. It's a sandal with a lived-in, earthy character from the moment it's made — the kind of piece that looks better the more places it's been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64155436417393,"sku":"K00028","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1168\/2673\/files\/IMG_1800.jpg?v=1784718527"},{"product_id":"beaded-lace-up-gladiator-sandals","title":"Beaded Lace-Up Gladiator Sandals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeaded Lace-Up Gladiator Sandals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis one steps outside the classic thong shape entirely. A curved beaded loop rises from the toe post and wraps back toward the ankle, dense with rows of red, blue, green, orange, and yellow beads bordered in gold, with a matching beaded strip running down the center of the strap. Dark woven cord laces cross up and tie at the ankle, giving you a secure, adjustable fit rather than a slip-on — closer to a gladiator sandal than a flip-flop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt's a more involved build than most pieces in the collection, and it shows: the beadwork alone takes an artisan a full day of steady, focused stringing to complete one strap. Pair it with a summer dress or over cropped pants for an outfit that carries real handmade weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64155437924721,"sku":"K00029","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1168\/2673\/files\/IMG_1789.jpg?v=1784730432"},{"product_id":"cowrie-shell-beaded-lace-up-gladiator-sandals","title":"Cowrie Shell Beaded Lace-Up Gladiator Sandals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCowrie Shell Beaded Lace-Up Gladiator Sandals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCowrie shells have carried meaning across East African cultures for generations — worn as adornment, traded as currency, given as gifts marking fertility and status. Here they're set into a beaded lace-up strap, sewn in a single line down the center of a dense rainbow beadwork border in black, white, red, green, orange, blue, and yellow. It's one of the more labor-intensive pieces in the collection: every shell is hand-selected and stitched into place after the surrounding beadwork is finished, so the whole strap has to be built in the right order or the shells won't sit flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe dark leather straps run the full length of the foot and cross up into a cord lace that ties at the ankle, giving you a gladiator-style fit with real adjustability — not just a slip-on. A bold, culturally rich piece for anyone who wants their sandals to actually say something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64155446772081,"sku":"K00030","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1168\/2673\/files\/IMG_1791.jpg?v=1784730465"},{"product_id":"scalloped-beaded-lace-up-gladiator-sandals","title":"Scalloped Beaded Lace-Up Gladiator Sandals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalloped Beaded Lace-Up Gladiator Sandals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe pattern on this strap is built from repeating scalloped arcs — layer after layer of cream, red, blue, green, orange, and yellow beads stepping down in gentle curves, each row outlined in gold-tone cord to keep the shape crisp. It's a more architectural take on Maasai beadwork than a flat pattern, and it takes a practiced hand to keep every arc symmetrical as the strap narrows toward the toe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLike the rest of the gladiator line, it ties at the ankle with woven cord laces for a fit that's more secure and dressier than a standard flip. Genuine leather straps and sole underneath, hand-stitched edging throughout — built for both comfort and show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64155449983345,"sku":"K00031","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1168\/2673\/files\/IMG_1790.jpg?v=1784730494"},{"product_id":"wing-beaded-leather-thong-sandals","title":"Wing Beaded Leather Thong Sandals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWing Beaded Leather Thong Sandals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe beaded panel on this sandal is shaped like a wing sweeping across the toe strap — a curved band of green bordering a lively mix of red, blue, orange, and yellow, all resolving into a smooth turquoise edge along the inner curve. It's a softer, more organic shape than the medallions and stripes elsewhere in the collection, built the same bead-by-bead way but with a design that moves rather than sits still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSet on warm cognac leather with clean white stitching around the sole, this sandal is easy to dress up or down — the kind of piece that works equally well with a sundress or a pair of jeans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64155453653361,"sku":"K00032","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1168\/2673\/files\/14.jpg?v=1783446220"},{"product_id":"turquoise-beaded-leather-thong-sandals","title":"Turquoise Beaded Leather Thong Sandals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurquoise Beaded Leather Thong Sandals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA wide band of turquoise beadwork wraps the toe strap on this one, flecked with small dashes of red, yellow, and blue running through like a heartbeat line — a quieter pattern than some of the bolder pieces in the collection, but no less handmade. Every row is strung and stitched down individually onto the black leather base by Maasai artisans, giving the strap real depth and texture up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSimple, striking, and easy to wear with almost anything — this is the kind of sandal you'll reach for without thinking twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSizes: US Girls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64155470266737,"sku":"K00033","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1168\/2673\/files\/IMG_1851.jpg?v=1784718675"},{"product_id":"confetti-beaded-leather-thong-sandals","title":"Confetti Beaded Leather Thong Sandals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eConfetti Beaded Leather Thong Sandals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eA wide cream beaded band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"25\"\u003esets the base for this strap, scattered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"65\"\u003ethrough with a confetti mix of red, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"101\"\u003eorange, blue, and brown beads — busier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"140\"\u003eand more playful than a striped or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"175\"\u003ebanded pattern. A small round \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"205\"\u003emedallion, beaded in the same palette, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"244\"\u003esits right at the toe post as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"276\"\u003efinishing touch most sandals skip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eBuil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"4\"\u003et on black leather with the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"37\"\u003ehand-stitched edging throughout, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"75\"\u003eis an easy everyday sandal with just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"112\"\u003eenough detail to stand out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eSizes: US \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"10\"\u003eGirls 10–13, Youth 1–3, Women's 5–11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. 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