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Akwele Suma takes her inspiration for this bracelet from the emergence of the sun at dawn and its rays across the sky. "Each day is a new beginning, we can always start fresh," shares the Ghanaian artist. She crafts the bracelet by hand, cutting paper from different printed sources and rolling them into spindles that alternate with sese wood beads.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.

Chunky beads in bright colors have a secret — they are crafted from recycled magazines and newspapers. Mindful of the environment, Akwele Suma creates an original bracelet that stretches to slip over the wrist. "A little love makes the world a better place," the Ghanaian artist says.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.

Chunky beads in bright colors have a secret — they are crafted from recycled magazines and newspapers. Mindful of the environment, Akwele Suma creates an original bracelet that stretches to slip over the wrist.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.

Chunky beads in bright tangerine have a secret — they are crafted from recycled paper. Mindful of the environment, Akwele Suma creates an original bracelet that stretches to slip over the wrist. "The color orange denotes energy," the Ghanaian artist says. "Wearing it connects us to join forces and fight against injustices in our society."

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.

With skill and precision, Salvadoran artisans fashion this eye-catching pendant bracelet from coconut shell, exuding a relaxed coastal charm. It showcases an array of ceramic, glass and brass beads in an enticing blend of blue, turquoise and bronze hues. The adjustable brown cotton cord, featuring a convenient coconut shell sliding knot closure, ensures a perfect fit. This distinctive accessory is a creation of the Domenech Foundation's Callotl Project, committed to sustainable development in the Costa del Sol region and the safeguarding of sea turtles. By transforming previously overlooked coconut materials, once destined for burning as firewood, into eco-conscious treasures, it pays homage to the region's awe-inspiring natural allure.

Balinese artisans find inspiration in Buddhist spiritual traditions for the design of this unique karma set from the Pertiwi Collection. It includes a bracelet crafted with natural rubber and light and dark glass beads. For every good deed done in a day, slide a lighter bead to the center. For any bad deed, slide a darker one. At the end of the day count of which color there are more, and keep a record of it in the karma journal. It is crafted by hand with rice paper and decorated with cinnamon stick on the lontar leaves covers.

The karma counter is a millenary method developed in Tibet, to remind one to stop and think about the ramifications of any action one is about to do in a genuine consideration of other's need and happiness. It is believed that as the ratio of white pebbles grows for having done well to others, so will good karma return to one.