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Star Theme Hand Crafted Bali Wood Necklace, "My Star of Hope"

"Every time I look up and see the stars at night, I see there's hope in the... more

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"Every time I look up and see the stars at night, I see there's hope in the future," Made Sumerta says. The artisan from Bhakti Senang Hati works in Balinese sono wood, carving a beautiful star. Worn on a necklace of black cotton cords, the pendant celebrates his unique skill and talent. "As a child, I suffered poliomyelitis, which weakened my legs and I can't go anywhere myself. But I can create something useful and beautiful with my own two hands," the artisan says.

  • 5 grams
  • 0.18 oz
  • 32 cm min L - x 63 cm max L
  • 12.5" min L - x 25" max L
  • 2 mm W
  • 2 mm W
  • Pendant(s): 5.5 cm L x 5.7 cm W x 0.5 cm D
  • Pendant(s): 2.2" L x 2.2" W x 0.2" D

  • Sono wood, cotton cord
  • Wood grain and color can vary slightly
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Sliding knot
  • Made in Indonesia.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesiaicon info
Gift Info
  • Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
  • Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes

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Working with Disabilities

Working with Disabilities

Bhakti Senang Hati was founded and is run by people with physical challenges who provide a special service for the physically challenged in Bali. The society also provides wheelchairs and housing, and runs Bhakti Senang Hati Places, a home for children with disabilities. The seven artisans who are members of the foundation use a wheelchair or have a prosthetic leg. This does not stop them from living a full-life and striving to be self-sufficient.

Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

The Bakti Senang Hati Foundation assists persons with disabilities. Living with a disability can be more difficult in Bali than in other places. Bali's Hindu culture carries with it the additional stigma of karma. To be disabled is the physical manifestation of bad karma. Traditionally, the disabled were hidden away and isolation was added to their burden. Attitudes are slowly changing and programs such as the Bakti Senang Hati Foundation teach self-confidence as well as the practical skills that will enable their members to become self-supporting.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Although their Novica sales do not provide enough income for each artisan to be self-supporting, these sales have a profound impact on their lives. The income contributes not only to their financial stability but also to their self-esteem. It is important to these artisans that their work is seen and appreciated around the world.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

There are eight children that the Bakti Senang Hati artisans are able to provide for.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

The Bakti Senang Foundation provides for the education of eight children.

 
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