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For an accessory of mesmerizing beauty, beads of white ceramic contrast with the natural black hue of lava stone as they encircle the wrist. Sang Ayu Sardiwati creates this beaded stretch bracelet, featuring ceramic beads on one half with the lava stones on the other. Representing artisans with physical disabilities, Bhakti Senang Hati presents this gorgeous accessory.

Asmara Putra of Indonesia used as his inspiration for this onyx beaded stretch bracelet the Uluwatu Temple, a Balinese sea temple that guards against the powerful deity in charge of the elements. The bracelet features a tubular sterling silver openwork bead.

The artisans notes: “I really like Bali's engraving motifs, and I include them in most of the jewelry I craft.”

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 faceted black onyx beads.

Inspired by the remnants of a sleeping volcano, Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati association crafts this striking bracelet. Lava stone and brown agate beads are skillfully strung to create a stretch bracelet. Lava stone is known in Indonesian culture to dissipate anger and to strengthen one's connection to Mother Earth.

Sang Ayu Sardiwati joined the foundation after obtaining a prosthetic leg as a result of a working accident when she was an adolescent. She uses her handcrafting skills as a therapeutic means of providing for her family.

Bali's Ketut Sulastri invites you to express your love this season with this elegant, unforgettable stretch bracelet. Circling the wrist, a beaded strand of matte black onyx stone is accented with sterling silver beads and a heart-shaped pendant that reads "walk the path of your own heart." Perfect as a gift or for personal wear, the bracelet is crafted by local artisans.

Centered by a bead of polished black onyx stone, this stretch bracelet from Bali circles the wrist with natural lava stones and intricate sterling silver vines. Asmara Putra designs the bracelet, inspired by the majesty of Mount Batur, an active volcano located in Bali.