Braided Elephant Hair Bracelets & White Gold Clasp by Francis Cary

Braided Elephant Hair Bracelets by Francis Cary

The braided elephant hair bracelet is a newer iteration of a traditional African elephant hair bracelet design. This collection of braided elephant hair bracelets has varieties which include sterling silver and other fittings. These bracelets are always in the top best sellers because of their aesthetic appearance.

The “Francis Cary” is a unique design that uses only elephant hair to secure the braid. This elephant hair bracelet was created by Francis Cary and because it is so unique it is very difficult for other people to copy the design. A braided strip of elephant hair is joined between the 2 knots of a traditional elephant hair bracelet.

All elephant hair products are obtained strictly in accordance with International animal protection laws, specifically related to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). Elephants are protected and to stop or prevent poaching all products need to be documented and authorized with a cites permit. When you purchase an elephant hair product from us we issue a CITES permit. When the elephant hair product reaches your customs the CITES document is removed and the package is cleared through customs. This way your elephant hair bracelet or elephant hair ring reaches you legally.

Francis Cary is a dedicated nature conservationist, not only when it comes to elephant and rhino but also to fauna and flaura conservation.

Over the years Francis has received awards for his contributions and work in the prevention of wildlife poaching and the breeding programs associated with rhinos. The Zululand area and elephant coast are particularly affected by poaching. This area suffers from extreme poverty. Isimangaliso World Heritage Site authorities and Ezemvelo Wildlife authorities have stations here that patrol 24 hours a day in the hope of controlling poaching. Various feeding schemes have also been implemented for the people.

When it comes to conservation there is far more than meets the eye. A large amount of planning and preparation is required which involves many work hours from many different people, not only in South Africa but also from other countries.

The Elephant Hair Bracelet was historically worn by African tribal people who believed that it would enrich their lives and protect them.

For thousands of years African mythology has believed that the connection between heaven and earth is the elephant. By wearing an elephant hair bracelet you will be in sync with the forces of the universe. You will not become sick, you will be strong and healthy. You will not be poor, but will be prosperous. You will find love and be happy and you will be in harmony with your fellow man.

The elephant is a symbol of strength, wisdom, providence, patience and cunning in many cultures worldwide. Elephants are gentle and kind or protective, threatening and very dangerous. Elephants are the intellectual "elite" of the animal kingdom. Elephant hair bracelets are said to embody their wearers with the virtues of the elephant.

Today many people still believe in the elephant hair bracelet and the fortuitous energy it brings to their lives. There are very many famous people who have worn elephant hair bracelets through the century - most notably Bruce Lee and Amelia Earhart.

We have also created elephant hair bracelets for many famous people including: George Clooney, John McCain, Prince William and Prince Harry, Adam Gilchrest and Nick Faldo.