My First Blog Giveaway – Beaded & Silver Necklace Made by the Akha Tribe of N. Thailand
by bentleyboutique ~ September 3rd, 2009. Filed under: Contests & Giveaways, Free Stuff.
This is my first of hopefully many giveaways that I will host on my blog. It will go from now through Sunday, September 6. I will use Random.org to select the winner, and will announce the winner on Monday morning.
Several years ago my family and I went to Thailand for 2 weeks to visit and travel with friends of ours who were living there at the time. (Remember the Tsunami? We were in Thailand at that time, and were headed to Phuket when the Tsunami hit. We missed it by 2 hours. That’s a whole ‘nuther post, though…. back to the giveaway now).
While we were in Thailand, I managed to squeeze in one of my favorite activities… Shopping! I bought all kinds of of treasures, including jewelry (some of it is listed on my website, and much of it isn’t listed because I have been too lazy busy. This necklace is one that I never listed, and I only have one like it.
The necklace was made by the ladies of the Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand. You can see them below, in full head gear, bombarding us with jewelry. The jewelry was gorgeous, so we really didn’t mind!
This is a 10-strand, 28 inch long necklace. The beads are turquoise and orange, and there is a silver pendant at the end. This is one of those times when a picture is worth a thousand words, because my description does not do this beauty justice… so do look at the picture! It is worth about $30 (actually more if you have to fly there to get it, but $30 is my best guess.)
So how do you enter? It’s simple.. just leave a comment below. That’s all you have to do, unless you want a few extra entries.
If you want some extra entries, here’s how to get them:
1) Follow me. I love followers. I’ll even follow you back! Then comment below that you are following me.
2) Tweet about the giveaway, using @B_Boutique. Then comment below that you have tweeted.
3) Mention the giveaway on your blog. Then comment below that you have blogged.
Good luck, and I can’t wait to see who the new owner will be.
And don’t forget to check out the End of Summer Blog Party and Giveaways at Multiples and More, which will be going on all day today and tomorrow (TH and FR).
I am a crafty (and somewhat crazy) WAHM of 15 year old twin boys. My boys and crafting are my passions, so this blog is dedicated to mom stuff and all things crafty. 
I am your fan now. Yeah, the necklace is beautiful.
Tribe people always have that sense of fashion, knowing that they are far from civilization. Maybe, this also shows how naturally creative men are.
Love the necklace!I wish to have one
I luv your website design, very smart design!
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this is such a beautiful and meaningful piece, I can’t believe you are giving it away!
Oh, my god, is the turquoise beautiful! Will follow
Love the necklace! I wish i were lucky to win this awesome necklace.
I am a follower!
What a beautiful piece! Please sign me up
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Wonderful necklace. I’d love to go to Thailand!
I’m also doing a giveaway for a vintage heart charm bracelet
http://empressjadevintage.blogspot.com/2009/09/vintage-heart-charm-bracelet-giveaway.html
XOXO
I became a follower.
PS: I have a giveaway on my blog if you interested.
Beautiful necklace I like it.
I am a new follower.
Beautiful! I love that you have pictures of the artists, too!
I blogged about your giveaway here: http://lostgirlinthelittlecity.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/freebie-friday/
Thanks!
That necklace is beautiful!
Judi,
I am already following you but I would follow you again if I could. This is simply beautiful considering all the detail that went into making it.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Just became a follower of yours!
Oh that’s so pretty! I love the colors!
this is beautiful!! what a great experience!!!
How pretty – I’m a follower (love your blog, btw)
I follow you
Beautiful necklace!
What beautiful handiwork! Please enter me! Looking forward to reading more of your blog!
what a beautiful necklace!