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Cusco Roads
Textile and Leather Unisex Bracelet
Cusco Roads, Textile and Leather Unisex Bracelet
Length: 7.75"
Patsy Chang
This gorgeous unisex bracelet is the original design of Peru's Patsy Chang. The bracelet combines braided brown leather with a handloomed Andean wool textile edged with tiny acrylic beads. The... read more$27.99Artist: Patsy Chang
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Cusco Embrace
Unisex Wrap Bracelet with Leather and Wool
Cusco Embrace, Unisex Wrap Bracelet with Leather and Wool
Size: 16.75" L (end to end) x 0.6" W
Patsy Chang
Circling the wrist twice, this wrap bracelet showcases the weaving traditions of the Andes. Patsy Chang designs the bracelet, which is crafted from leather and handloomed wool and accented by tiny... read more$34.99Artist: Patsy Chang
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Andean Roads
Braided Leather and Wool Bracelet
Andean Roads, Braided Leather and Wool Bracelet
Length: 7.75"
Patsy Chang
This beautiful unisex bracelet is the original design of Peru's Patsy Chang. The bracelet combines braided brown leather with a handloomed Andean wool textile edged with tiny acrylic beads. The... read more$27.99Artist: Patsy Chang
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Cusco Lands
Handmade Leather and Wool Bracelet from Peru
Cusco Lands, Handmade Leather and Wool Bracelet from Peru
Length: 7.25"
Patsy Chang
This beautiful Andean-style wristband bracelet is from designer Patsy Chang in Peru. The unisex bracelet is crafted from warm brown leather with an inset panel of handloomed wool. It fastens with an... read more$34.99Artist: Patsy Chang
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Rustic Cusco
Artisan Crafted Leather and Wool Bracelet
Rustic Cusco, Artisan Crafted Leather and Wool Bracelet
Length: 7.25"
Patsy Chang
This beautiful Andean-style wristband bracelet is from designer Patsy Chang in Peru. The unisex bracelet is crafted from brown leather with an inset panel of handloomed wool.$34.99Artist: Patsy Chang
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Coffee Connection
Eco Friendly Wood and Recycled Bead Bracelet from Ghana
Coffee Connection, Eco Friendly Wood and Recycled Bead Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 7.5"
Rita Addo Zakour
With the ecology in mind, Addo Zakour selects sese wood disks to combine with elongated beads crafted of recycled water bottles. She crafts a delightful stretch bracelet in tones of brown, black and... read more$25.99$22.09Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Glorious Saint Benedict
Saint Benedict Gold Plated Wool Braided Wristband Bracelet
Glorious Saint Benedict, Saint Benedict Gold Plated Wool Braided Wristband Bracelet
Size: 7" L (end to end) x 0.8" W
Marcela Vicente
Circling the wrist with earth-tone wool yarns that are braided by hand, this wristband bracelet will make a faithful companion wherever it goes. Mexican artisan Marcela Vicente designs the bracelet... read more$19.99Artist: Marcela Vicente
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My Heart Blooms
Heart-Shaped Wood Braided Wristband Bracelet from Mexico
My Heart Blooms, Heart-Shaped Wood Braided Wristband Bracelet from Mexico
Size: 8" L (end to end) x 0.8" W
Marcela Vicente
Circling the wrist with hand-braided wool yarns in blue and red, this blooming bracelet will bring a loving vibe wherever it goes. Mexican artisan Marcela Vicente designs the bracelet, which features... read more$19.99Artist: Marcela Vicente
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Wonderful Saint Benedict
Religious Gold Plated Wool Braided Wristband Bracelet
Wonderful Saint Benedict, Religious Gold Plated Wool Braided Wristband Bracelet
Size: 8" L (end to end) x 1.1" W
Marcela Vicente
Circling the wrist with orange and brown wool yarns that are braided by hand, this wristband bracelet will make a faithful companion wherever it goes. Mexican artisan Marcela Vicente designs the... read more$19.99Artist: Marcela Vicente
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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.
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Patsy Chang Leather handbags and accessories
"I find my motivation in the smiles of people who buy my handcrafted designs, in seeing that something I've created can give someone a moment of happiness."