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Engraved and painted by hand on a serene blue background, the omkara symbol invites meditation. Ritu Thapar designs a unity bracelet for men and women in terracotta. The beads reveal jali cutout motifs and are fired twice. Omkara is considered the root of all sounds. This one letter is the emblem of the most high, and serves as a deeply significant and distinctly recognizable symbol for Hindu dharma.

Bauxite's dapper earthy tones embellish this charming piece directly from the prosperous Ghanaian lands. Artisan Tina Quaye uses her expert eye to craft this stretch bracelet, whose warm hues are enriched by stylish recycled glass beads in metallic blue and black tones.

Captivating turquoise dots create a magical illusion around the recycled glass beads composing this marvelous stretch bracelet by Tina Quaye of Ghana. Made as an eco-friendly statement, this charming design also features an elastic cord, allowing you to display comfortably its hypnotic light in all its glory.

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 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.

Designer Sumit Dhawan gathers the powers that give life to the aquatic realm in this set of three beaded bracelets, made in the gorgeous Indian region. Each bracelet surrounds its colors with sandal wood and stainless steel accents, whose discreet hues make the set's jewels glow with refreshing beauty. The bracelets boast each a unique shade, with amethyst symbolizing the marine depths, green aventurine representing Earth's lagoons, and blue aventurine embodying the calm rivers.