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Kawung Blossom
Javanese Batik Motif Pendant Bracelet with Garnets
Kawung Blossom, Javanese Batik Motif Pendant Bracelet with Garnets
Length: 7.5"
Diah Arini
Calling to mind the four-petaled kawung flower motif used in Javanese batik art, the pendant of this bracelet is ornately detailed. Diah Arini alternates the rectangular links with faceted garnets for... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Diah Arini
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Kawung Blooms
Citrine and Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet with Chain
Kawung Blooms, Citrine and Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet with Chain
Length: 7.5"
Diah Arini
Calling to mind the four-petaled kawung flower motif used in Javanese batik art, the pendant of this bracelet is wonderfully detailed. Diah Arini alternates the rectangular links with faceted citrine... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Diah Arini
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Pride of Taxco
Natural Turquoise Stud Earrings
Pride of Taxco, Natural Turquoise Stud Earrings
Length: 0.4" x 0.4" W
Alon Diller
With their elegant simplicity, you'll find yourself reaching for these earrings often. Mexican artisan Alon Diller crafts the stud earrings from gleaming 950 Taxco silver, setting them with cabochons... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Alon Diller
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Megamendung
Handmade Batik Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali
Megamendung, Handmade Batik Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali
Length: 1.2" x 0.6" W x 0.2" D
Putu Putri
Incorporating the West Java motif of Megamendung, which consists of sharp, angular clouds reflecting Chinese and Indonesian influences, Balinese artisan Putu Putri creates these mesmerizing dangle... read more$39.99$35.99Artist: Putu Putri
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All Is Well
Black and White Recycled Sese Wood and Bone Dangle Earrings
All Is Well, Black and White Recycled Sese Wood and Bone Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.7" x 0.4" W
Rita Addo Zakour
Ghanaian jewelry designer Rita Addo Zakour draws inspiration from tradition African designs to create a pair of beautiful earrings. Recycled plastic, sese wood and batik bone beads are stacked... read more$14.99$13.49Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Hmong Sun Medallion
Handcrafted Thai Hmong Hill Tribe Cotton Pendant Necklace
Hmong Sun Medallion, Handcrafted Thai Hmong Hill Tribe Cotton Pendant Necklace
Length: 14.25"
Nulee
The Hmong sun medallion comes to life in on the pendant of this cotton necklace. Patchwork in blue, purple and red create this important motif. Circling the neck with adjustable cord decorated in the... read more$19.99$17.99Artist: Nulee
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Good Chance
Multi-Colored Cotton Print Statement Necklace from Ghana
Good Chance, Multi-Colored Cotton Print Statement Necklace from Ghana
Length: 28.5"
Esther Narh
Layers of bold batik print in green and buttercup yellow distinguish this stunning statement necklace with contemporary West African style. Crafted by Ghana's Esther Narh, this bold design features... read more$29.99$26.99Artist: Esther Narh
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Rustic Fortune
Wood and Bone Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Rustic Fortune, Wood and Bone Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 18"
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
Working with local women, Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor of Ghana is proud to present her own designs in this necklace, which features black and white beads made from sese wood and cow bone on a nylon... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
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Javanese Tradition
Colorful Batik Cotton Strand Necklace from Java
Javanese Tradition, Colorful Batik Cotton Strand Necklace from Java
Length: 23.5"
Marie Pang
In the tradition of Javanese handicrafts, this cotton fabric necklace is decorated with intricate and colorful batik motifs. Marie Pang creates the necklace, which is further enhanced with beads of... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Marie Pang
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Javanese Jasmine
Traditional Javanese Motif Handcrafted Silver Necklace
Javanese Jasmine, Traditional Javanese Motif Handcrafted Silver Necklace
Length: 21.5"
Agung Jagra
Working in sterling silver, Agung Jagra recreates an ancient Javanese batik motif. Truntum represents the jasmine bud. This motif is usually worn by the parents of the bride and groom, as its meaning... read more$64.99$58.49Artist: Agung Jagra
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Sarong Beauty
Glass Beaded Batik Cotton Dangle Earrings from Bali
Sarong Beauty, Glass Beaded Batik Cotton Dangle Earrings from Bali
Size: 3.5" H x 0.5" Diam.
Pertiwi Collection
Inspired by the beauty of sarongs, Balinese artisans use batik cotton fabric to create this pair of dangle earrings from the Pertiwi Collection. They wrap the cotton into pupa-like shapes, accented at... read more$54.99$49.49Artist: Pertiwi Collection
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Sarong Cocoons
Handcrafted Batik Cotton Wrap Necklace from Bali
Sarong Cocoons, Handcrafted Batik Cotton Wrap Necklace from Bali
Length: 59"
Pertiwi Collection
Inspired by the beauty of sarongs, Balinese artisans use batik cotton fabric to create this wrap necklace from the Pertiwi Collection. They wrap the cotton into pupa-like shapes that form stations... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Pertiwi Collection
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Traditional Fusion
Batik Bone and Leather Wristband Bracelet from Ghana
Traditional Fusion, Batik Bone and Leather Wristband Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 8.5"
Gill Quarcoopome
Circling the wrist with a black band of leather, this striking bracelet is designed by Ghanaian artisan Gill Quarcoopome. She selects beads of natural bone, which are decorated using the batik method... read more$37.99$34.19Artist: Gill Quarcoopome
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Red Hmong Sun Medallion
Handcrafted Cotton Pendant Necklace in Red from Thailand
Red Hmong Sun Medallion, Handcrafted Cotton Pendant Necklace in Red from Thailand
Length: 14.25"
Nulee
The Hmong sun medallion comes to life in the pendant of this cotton necklace. Patchwork in red, blue, purple, and yellow create this important motif. Nulee creates this classic Thai design, centering... read more$19.99$17.99Artist: Nulee
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Journey's End
Black and White Bone and Sese Wood Long Dangle Earrings
Journey's End, Black and White Bone and Sese Wood Long Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.4" x 0.4" W
Rita Addo Zakour
Using traditional batik methods, Rita Addo Zakour brings contrast to an intriguing pair of Ghanaian earrings. Batik bone and sese wood beads establish an elongated look that will move freely as you... read more$23.99$21.59Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Find Unity
African Cotton Batik and Brass Dangle Earrings
Find Unity, African Cotton Batik and Brass Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.8" x 2" W
Christiana Asare
Inject some fun into your everyday routine with these bright and cheery earrings from West Africa's Christiana Asare. Crafted from 100% cotton with an eye-popping batik pattern, the Africa-shaped... read more$19.99$17.99Artist: Christiana Asare
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Blue Hmong Sun Medallion
Handcrafted Cotton Pendant Necklace in Blue from Thailand
Blue Hmong Sun Medallion, Handcrafted Cotton Pendant Necklace in Blue from Thailand
Length: 14.25"
Nulee
The Hmong sun medallion comes to life in on the pendant of this cotton necklace. Patchwork in blue, lavender and pink create this important motif. Circling the neck with adjustable cord decorated in... read more$19.99$17.99Artist: Nulee
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Pink Hmong Sun Medallion
Handcrafted Cotton Pendant Necklace in Pink from Thailand
Pink Hmong Sun Medallion, Handcrafted Cotton Pendant Necklace in Pink from Thailand
Length: 14.25"
Nulee
The Hmong sun medallion comes to life in on the pendant of this cotton necklace. Patchwork in pink, yellow and blue create this important motif. Circling the neck with adjustable cord decorated in the... read more$19.99$17.99Artist: Nulee
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts


Artisans the world over utilize the natural materials at their disposal to create beautiful, sustainable jewelry. Wood, bamboo and dried gourds. Coconut shells, rattan and terra-cotta. Even natural grasses lend themselves to a jeweler's creativity while art glass beads and pendants can be made from discarded bottles. Some artisans reclaim precious silver from photographic negatives. Colorful magazine pages can become tightly-rolled beads protected by a coat of varnish. Always creative, artists craft their bracelets out of innovative, eco-conscious materials.


Handmade women's bracelets each have their own unique characteristics. Color, texture, size and design all vary. Often, the technique alone will tell you, for example, hand-knotted, braided or woven bracelets. Leather bracelets with cutout motifs or embossing are usually crafted by hand.Thai jewelry by Karen silversmiths shows hand-stamped geometric or floral motifs and beads are usually made of fine silver, which is more malleable than sterling. Similarly, filigree jewelry is a meticulous handcrafted process. Most bracelets with natural, sustainable or recycled materials are handmade. Even some of the most sophisticated and modern gold and silver may be signed by the artist who made it.The most common indicator that a bracelet is handmade is the detailed and intricate design. Novica artisans demonstrate their techniques in the many videos on www.novica.com youll find the links on their product descriptions and also on the artisan bio page.


Traditional bracelet-making techniques have been passed down over generations around the world. Women's bracelets in gold and silver are usually crafted with the lost wax technique. The image is sculpted in wax and enveloped in a mold materia. As molten gold or silver is poured into the mold, the wax image melts and the metal takes its place. However coiling fine strands of metal results in Andean filigree jewelry. Balinese artistry applies polished spirals and tendrils as well as tiny globes known as jawan to sleek silver jewelry. And a few contemporary artisans even weave or crochet the slender silver strands.Jade was highly prized by the Maya and still has an important place in modern Guatemalan jewelry. Amber from the rich mines in southern Mexico adorns the women's bracelets, necklaces, and earrings of the area. Macrame and beading are popular everywhere for boho style. And West Africas handmade beadwork is renowned the world over.


women's bracelets carried immense cultural significance in ancient times and they still do. In Perus pre-Hispanic societies, gold represented the sun, and jewelry indicated social status and identity, as it also did among the Maya of Mexico and Central America. In India, bangles or kangans showed a woman was married and are a part of the 16 adornments customarily worn by a Hindu bride. Traditional West African beads are a sign of cultural identity. Each one has a meaning and tells a story.Today, women's bracelets are still culturally significant. In India, jewelry often depicts religious symbols and meditative mantras. Balinese bracelets may also depict dragons, thought to be the protectors of the gods, or the Hindu Barong deity, also a protection symbol. Motifs stamped into Karen hill tribe silver encourage living in harmony with nature. The hand-knotted bracelets of Guatemala symbolize friendship but evolved from a silent protest for loved ones missing during the country's armed conflict. Today, friends each tie a bracelet on the others arm and make a wish. The bracelet is worn until it wears out and falls off so the wish will come true.


Silver, gold, brass and copper have been popular for thousands of years and are often set with colorful gemstones. Artisans in different regions of the world take advantage of unique local resources, such as Brazilian golden grass, leather and coconut shell from Thailand, and carved bone jewelry from Bali. Intricate openwork carving, known as jali, can be seen in bangles from India. West Africa has a long tradition of beadwork, with beautiful beads made from recycled glass and even plastic becoming popular in recent years.


Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.


Absolutely! Jewelry is an art form that allows makers to express their individuality and cultural influences, and certain designs are used to represent important symbols. For example, Central American artisans incorporate traditional figures, glyphs, and pre-Hispanic folklore. In Mexico, the famous work of artists Angel Ortiz, Maria Belen Nilson, and Rosa Rojo highlight the beauty of Aztec, Mayan and Teotihuacan civilizations. In Peru, powerful symbols, like the Andean chakana, are used to represent humanitys union with the cosmos. Indian artists are extremely tied to their faith and spirituality. Earring designs include chakra gemstones, motifs of Lord Ganesha, and other spiritual imagery. In Bali, the Om symbol is prevalent, as well as the mythological panther-like Barong image, which is seen as a protector spirit. Designs pulled from the natural world, like animal figures, feathers, plants, as well as stones, are used in almost every culture, which then infuses them with their own particular meanings.


Yes! We offer a wide selection of earrings that are made from eco-friendly materials. Cow bone, water buffalo horn, fabric, recycled paper, wood, palm leaf and coconut shells, just to name a few. Product descriptions always list materials used, so be sure to read about each product to discover how artisans are working to ensure sustainability and environmental consciousness.


There is no best when it comes to handmade earrings. However, certain materials lend themselves well to jewelry. Silver and gold, for example, are frequently used to make earrings because of their luster and shine. Each region puts its own unique touch on the art of earring-making. Most use some combination of silver, gold, gemstones, wooden or glass beads, and bones. Some regions, like West Africa, have found ways to introduce up-cycling into the jewelry-making process. Recycled plastic and paper beads, as well as coconut shells are commonly integrated into beautiful works of earring art. Whatever materials used, quality and safety are always our top priorities. Each pair of earrings is tested to ensure its safety. If you do have sensitive skin, you may consider rhodium plated earrings, as rhodium is completely hypoallergenic. You can always find all relevant information about materials in the product description.


Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
Featured Reviews on Batik Jewelry
Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Javanese Jasmine'





By Michael
Really Beautiful
This is a lovely item. My partner loves it but she does find that the catch can sometimes work itself open - a more secure design would be better. It does look great though.
Citrine pendant bracelet, 'Kawung Blooms'





Beauty
I jun for any occasion.st received it today and was so surprised at its beauty' It is delicate and can be wor
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Diah Arini Sterling silver jewelry
"My mother taught be that a woman must be strong and independent, not expect too much from her husband, and that she must do something with her own life and for children."