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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.

Natural textures and subtle color combine in a necklace of stunning beauty. Carved by hand, this necklace by Andi Rachmansyah depicts a mesmerizing spiral. Dark sono wood contrasts with polished bone in the original design, and the tan macrame cord can be adjusted in length by a sliding a bead.

Suspended from sterling posts, these earrings from the Pertiwi Collection contrast both texture and color. Balinese artisans complement bone with sleek, dark water buffalo horn. Silver beads complete the original design.

.925 Sterling silver

Suspended on sterling hooks, these earrings from the Pertiwi Collection contrast both texture and color. Balinese artisans complement ivory bone with sleek, dark water buffalo horn. Silver beads complete the original design.

.925 Sterling silver hooks

Believed to symbolize transformation and celebration, a butterfly centers this necklace by Bali's Komang Agus Saputra. The butterfly pendant is expertly carved by hand from coconut shell and hangs from a brown faux-suede cord. It can be adjusted to the desired length and is adorned with chang wood beads.

Komang Agus Saputra celebrates Indonesian spiritual artistry by designing a lotus medallion for this wrap necklace. Carved by hand from coconut shell, the pendant is centered by a lotus, symbol of purity and holiness according to Buddhist and Hindu faiths. The necklace includes a faux-suede cord that can be adjusted to the desired length and is adorned with chang wood beads.

Komang Agus Saputra finds inspiration in the practice of yoga for the design of this necklace. The pendant is expertly carved by hand from coconut shell featuring the sukhasana or crossed-leg sitting position. The pendant hangs from a brown faux-suede cord that can be adjusted to the desired length, and is adorned with chang wood beads.