Necklace and method of manufacture

A method of manufacturing a necklace, the method utilizing a jig, the jig comprising a top end, a bottom end, and a pair of cut away portions at jig ends, the necklace comprising a plurality of strands of woven yarn, each strand having a pair of opposed ends, a middle portion extending between the ends, and a plurality of filaments, comprising the steps of;

• choosing the strands to be utilized in the necklace according to the desired colors and fabrics;
• cutting the lengths of the strands to size according to the desired length of the necklace;
• wrapping the strands of yarn around the jig by placing the strand middle portions around the jig cut away portions and dangling the strand ends toward the jig bottom end;
• wrapping the strand ends until the entire length of the strands are intertwined together;
• securing the wrapped strand ends together by securing the ends with a cap;
• fraying individual filaments from various strands at various positions along the strands to create a frayed appearance;
• fastening a clasp portion to each cap;
• mating the clasp portions in order to connect the first and second ends of the necklace;
• and
• fastening the necklace around the wearer's neck.