bracelet pair

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.

How Incan royalty adorned themselves for ceremonies forms the basis for Andean artisan Dina's design of this beaded bracelet pair. She has included handmade brown ceramic beads in each of the two bracelets which compose the set as well as smooth glass beads in a lilac color. Each stretch bracelet is unique, however, as one is adorned with amethyst and the other features ceramic beads hand-painted with lines and circles.

This pretty pair of beaded bracelets is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled 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." One of the stretch bracelets is crafted from orange ceramic beads alternating with albesia and suar wood beads; the other bracelet features coconut wood beads.

From Andean artisan Dina comes a pair of charming beaded stretch bracelets in warm tones with an Inca-inspired style. Serpentine serves as the highlight of one of the bracelets while agate is the focal point of the other; both include handcrafted ceramic beads in subtle earth tones.

A fantastic jewelry set designed by Dina celebrates the beauty of the Andean highlands. Complementing any outfit, the jewelry set features a suave necklace strung with black ceramic beads. The necklace is accompanied by a beaded stretch bracelet and pair of dangle earrings. Accents of sterling silver complete this set.

A pair of peacocks will give you a royal look when you wear these majestic drop earrings designed by India's Ritu Thapar. Crafted from oven-fired terracotta, the earrings are hand painted with preening peacocks in jewel-toned blue and green, then finished with dangling golden baubles.