bangles

Encircled by tiles of dyed blue bone, three bangles are carved from natural mango wood. Vipin presents a fabulous set of three handcrafted bracelets,. The trio is perfect for wearing together or sharing with friends.

Carved and painted by hand, geometric motifs cover a pair of mango wood bangles. Vipin conjures vintage jewelry that is cool and casual.

Carved and painted by hand, geometric shapes cover a pair of subtle gray mango wood bangles. Vipin conjures vintage jewelry that is cool and casual.

These bangles accessorize with bold, exotic elegance. From Vipin, each bracelet is carved by hand from Indian acacia wood. In this set of three, one is light brown with darker spots, and two are black.

Delicate blossoms in white and brown are scattered on a background of sweet pink on this fan from Melati's Collection. The fan is crafted of 100% silk that has been printed with batik motifs; it is supported by a frame of pinewood. The fan arrives in a linen-covered box, perfect for gifting.

These pretty beaded bracelets are 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 three boys." One stretch bracelet is crafted from blue and orange ceramic beads alternating with brown coconut shell beads, while the other is entirely of coconut wood.

This mask, hand carved with a high, ridged forehead, is the creation of West Africa's Sinclair Yao Daley. Crafted from local sese wood, the smiling mask with drooping cheeks is painted in brown and cream colors. The artisan titles the mask Bangwa after a group of peoples from Cameroon.

Rita Addo Zakour celebrates Shango with the staff-like design of this admirable sculpture. As the Yoruba god of storm and drumming, Shango is a benevolent deity who bangs on drums as well as play dance rhythms on his storm clouds. The sese wood sculpture is carved by hand featuring two expressive faces looking in opposite directions. Painted by hand, the sculpture is finished with white clay for an aged appearance.