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This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled to attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." The stretch bracelet is crafted from blue ceramic beads alternating with albesia wood and coconut shell beads.

Believed to symbolize transformation and celebration, a butterfly centers this necklace by Bali's Komang Agus Saputra. The butterfly pendant is expertly carved by hand from coconut shell and hangs from a brown faux-suede cord. It can be adjusted to the desired length and is adorned with chang wood beads.

Symbolizing good luck, good health and long life, a turtle evokes admiration in a necklace by Komang Agus Saputra. He carves the pendant by hand from coconut shell and accompanies it with chang wood beads. The necklace includes a brown faux-suede cord that can be adjusted to the desired length

Komang Agus Saputra celebrates Indonesian spiritual artistry by designing a lotus medallion for this wrap necklace. Carved by hand from coconut shell, the pendant is centered by a lotus, symbol of purity and holiness according to Buddhist and Hindu faiths. The necklace includes a faux-suede cord that can be adjusted to the desired length and is adorned with chang wood beads.

Komang Agus Saputra finds inspiration in the practice of yoga for the design of this necklace. The pendant is expertly carved by hand from coconut shell featuring the sukhasana or crossed-leg sitting position. The pendant hangs from a brown faux-suede cord that can be adjusted to the desired length, and is adorned with chang wood beads.