Craftswoman seeking funding to participate in Ecuador festival

A necklace set designed from seeds by craftswoman Juliana Hughes. Hughes needs help raising money to cover airfare and accommodation to participate in the Crafts of America Festival in Ecuador.

A local craftswoman, who designs jewellery from seeds, is appealing for assistance to make her participation in the Crafts of America Festival in Ecuador a reality.

Juliana Hughes, who is behind Jah Works which is well known for its seed jewellery, was one of the awardees of the 2012 UNESCO Award of Excellence for Handicraft in the English and Dutch speaking Caribbean and was invited to participate in the festival, from October 30th to November 4th.

But while UNESCO international is providing the booth at the festival which she would use to display her jewellery, Hughes is saddled