{"product_id":"femme-toucouleur-necklace-sterling-silver-senegal","title":"Femme Toucouleur Necklace | Handmade Sterling Silver Pendant — Senegal | Teranga Collection | Made to Order","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShe Carries Centuries. — The Femme Toucouleur Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFemme Toucouleur Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of Dear Katiopae’s \u003cstrong\u003eTeranga Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — a handcrafted sterling silver pendant necklace made by skilled artisans in Senegal, inspired by the women of the \u003cstrong\u003eToucouleur people\u003c\/strong\u003e of Senegal, Mauritania, and Mali. 2 cm pendant, 5g, made to order with the weight of history and feminine legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Toucouleur woman has always known who she is. She wears it. She carries it. She passes it on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⏳ Please note: This necklace is made to order and takes 3–4 weeks to be ready. All silver pieces are available on a pre-order basis. We appreciate your patience — great things take time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e👩‍👩‍👧 The Toucouleur Women — A Legacy of Adornment and Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eToucouleur people\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as the Tukolor, or Hal-Pulaar) are one of the oldest and most historically significant peoples of West Africa — a proud civilisation with roots in the ancient Tekrur kingdom of the Senegal River valley, and a legacy that spans Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToucouleur women are celebrated across West Africa for their \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary adornment traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Heavy gold and silver jewellery — large disc earrings, elaborate necklaces, and intricately crafted silver pendants — are central to Toucouleur feminine identity. Jewellery is not merely decoration; it is \u003cstrong\u003eheritage made wearable\u003c\/strong\u003e. It marks rites of passage, declares social standing, and carries the aesthetic memory of generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Femme Toucouleur Necklace honours that tradition — bringing Toucouleur feminine adornment into sterling silver, handcrafted in Senegal, for the woman of today who carries centuries with her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🇸🇳 The Teranga Collection — Inspired by Senegal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSenegal is known as \u003cem\u003ele pays de la Teranga\u003c\/em\u003e — the country of hospitality and diversity. A nation where the Toucouleur, Wolof, Serer, Diola, Lebou, Mandinka, and many others have woven a shared cultural fabric of extraordinary richness. The Teranga Collection celebrates that diversity — handcrafted in Senegal, made for every woman who wishes to be seen, celebrated, and adorned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🦥 Sterling Silver — Handmade in Senegal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Femme Toucouleur Necklace is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e by skilled artisans in \u003cstrong\u003eSenegal\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 2 cm and 5g, the pendant is substantial enough to carry presence without weight — a piece you will feel against your skin and reach for every morning. Each necklace is individually made by hand to order. 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Please allow 3–4 weeks for your necklace to be crafted. Heritage cannot be rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e❓ Common Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho are the Toucouleur people?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Toucouleur (also Tukolor or Hal-Pulaar) are one of the oldest peoples of West Africa, with roots in the ancient Tekrur kingdom of the Senegal River valley. They are known for their Islamic scholarship, the Toucouleur Empire, and a rich tradition of feminine adornment including elaborate silver and gold jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Teranga mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeranga is a Wolof word from Senegal meaning hospitality — the spirit of welcome, solidarity, and care that defines Senegalese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis necklace is made to order and takes 3–4 weeks to be crafted before dispatch. 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