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Send to a friendHand-Carved Wood Leaf Pendant Necklace from Bali, "Leaf of My Heart"
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Delivery EstimateRepresenting artisans with disabilities, Bhakti Senang Hati of Bali presents this fine pendant necklace. Artisan Made Sumerta hand-carves the image of a leaf from sawo wood, which forms the pendant of this necklace. The leaf vaguely resembles the form of a heart. Flanked by two black beads, the pendant centers a length of adjustable cotton cord.
Says the artisan, "When I was still just little boy, my mother gave me a toy that she made from leaves and flowers. That's why I create many leaf shapes in my products. I'm Made Sumerta. I'm the second child of five from a farming family, with no educational background. I had poliomyelitis when I was a little child, which weakened both of my legs. My mother used to carry me everywhere I wanted to go. I can't go anywhere on my own due to my condition, and my activities are also very limited. Even though I am handicapped, I want to create something good with my hands. I hope Novica can help to teach us about quality and marketing."
- 8 grams
- 0.28 oz
- 38 cm min L - x 68 cm max L
- 15" min L - x 27" max L
- 0.1 cm W
- 0" W
- Pendant(s): 5.4 cm L x 4 cm W x 0.6 cm D
- Pendant(s): 2.1" L x 1.6" W x 0.2" D
- Sawo wood, cotton cord
- Avoid contact with water
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Adjustable
- Sliding knot
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
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- Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
- Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes
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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
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
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
There are eight children that the Bakti Senang Hati artisans are able to provide for.
Enabling Education
The Bakti Senang Foundation provides for the education of eight children.
Write a reviewThe foundation creates programs to develop self confidence, physical and economic independence, and to increase awareness in the general community of the rights of people with disabilities.
Bhakti Senang Hati was founded and is run by people with physical challenges who provide a special service for the physical challenged in Bali.... read more
