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PETRA NARUSES: A Handy Woman of Style

Petra Naruses, a single mother of four, is a woman with a practiced hand and a sharp eye for style and composition. Always impeccably dressed, Petra is the brain behind a range of popular earrings, bracelets and neck-adornments, which she makes by hand, using mostly natural Namibian materials, flavoured with her particular take on style.


Petra has been in the business for 12 years and by now, her expertise is undisputed. She is thoroughly customer-focused, and when talking to her, you'll find she assesses your earrings, bracelets and neck-adornments with particular interest. Her eyes always stray to what you're wearing because she knows where she wants to take her business, and who'd be interested in what she has to offer.


A perfectionist, she takes pride in her intricate handiwork and I have so many items in my jewelry box from her hand, you could say I'm an advertisement for her business.

She enjoys using guinea fowl feathers paired with wooden beads and gives a modern, metallic finish to pieces, to add a bit of shine because she knows we, as women, like shiny things! Wear these handmade pieces with care, even though she makes them sturdy, they are so special, you'll feel compelled to take extra care.


Makalani is the name of a palm tree growing in northern Namibia. The seeds look like small coconuts and the outer skin is often peeled to carve the harder inner core with artistic images. We've all got makalani keyholders in Namibia. Besides a bottle of Windhoek Lager in your hand, you're not Namibian unless you sport a makalani keyholder.

Petra makes makalani necklaces (see below) and earrings by hand...long, long elegant necklaces, simple and stylish earrings showcasing the makalani nut to perfection and I just love them. They are so unique! Understated, finely crafted and simply beautiful, they can make any decolletage graceful.


If you want really special corporate gifts, or just something stunning to perk up your wardrobe or if you want to give an outfit a true Namibian touch, contact Petra on +264 81 303 4058. She has years of experience so make use of her excellent skills in consulting with her on colour, form and composition for that special event, gift or purchase. There's something for everyone in Petra's magic hand. 

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