expressive jewelry

Carved from native sese wood, this beautiful jewelry box is painted by hand. Anna Yawson expertly applies colorful seed beads to the lid in an expression of African artistry.

Joana Addo creates a stunning African mask to commemorate the famed Ashanti warrior queen Asantewaa. Her decisive expression is hand-carved from seasoned sese wood, then given rich textures with hand embossed aluminum repoussé. The queen is shown in full regalia with a headdress and jeweled collar.

This striking and intricate painting of mother and child is presented by Indian artisan Vidushini. The artisan honors the tradition of Madhubani painting, a style originating in the Bihar region of India and in Nepal. A style dominated by women, Madhubani features elaborate geometric patterns and depicts themes relating to birth, marriage, and religious festivals. The woman and child painted here are adorned with ornate jewelry and traditional clothing. The use of simple red, black, and white colors suggest the fundamental bond between a mother and her child, while the bold and calm expression on the faces of both figures invites the viewer to join in an otherwise intimate family moment.

Part of many of the cultural expressions that surround Bali with dance and music, the traditional Kayonan comes from those paradisial lands to add the same enchantment to your days. Often a symbol of nature, this stunning element inspires Budiharta to create these dangle earrings made from sterling silver and advanced techniques.

Legong, the traditional Balinese dance made in honour of romance and battle, inspires a graceful accessory that masterfully captures the enchanting essence of this cultural expression. Artist Budiharta depicts the dancers' faces in these sterling silver dangle earrings, whose polished finish enriches each of the little details that make the pieces unique.

The splendor of the ancient Balinese kingdom is still alive in each of the cultural expressions that adorn the island with colour and glamour. Inspired by the Baris Gede dance, also known as the warrior's dance, artisan Budiharta creates these sterling silver dangle earrings in the shape of Baris Gede's crowns, displaying divine magnificence in each detail.