artisan crafted bracelets

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.

An African continent pendant centers this intriguing bracelet West Africa's Robert Lanyo. The artisan crafts the bracelet from black nylon cord with an adjustable sliding knot, hand knotting recycled plastic beads on either side of the coconut shell continent.

Depicting a fiery volcano on the verge of eruption, the pendant of this bracelet is hand-carved from natural coconut shell. The negative space is then filled with dark lava stone and resin. Guatemalan artisans Fernando and David create this bracelet, which is crafted with an adjustable wristband of black nylon macrame.

Express your love for travel and culture through your fashion choices with this macrame bracelet by Ricardo Gonzalez whose coconut shell pendant showcases the iconic Santa Catalina Arch, a beloved landmark of the picturesque Antigua Guatemala. The bracelet's cords are meticulously knotted using the macrame technique and are crafted from lively brick and yellow hues with an adjustable sliding knot closure that ensures a comfortable and secure fit for all wrist sizes.