fun jewelry

Java's Wahyu Sulistiani designs a versatile travel set that includes a jewelry roll, a cosmetics bag and a toiletry bag. Working with batik techniques on cotton, Sulistiani selects the parang sekar pisang motif in a palette of red, blue, green and cream hues. The parang sekar pisang blends two legendary motifs, the parang or dagger, once reserved for Javanese sultans, and the sekar pisang or banana flower.

The jewelry roll is decorated with tassels; the cosmetics bag features two pockets, and the toiletries bag has one.

The formula for winter fun includes one toasty 100% alpaca sweater, knit intarsia-style by Maria Cutipa in Peru. Earth tones and jewel shades mingle in an appealing geometric pattern, with solid brown rib-knit cuffs, hem and collar completing the design. Alpaca was highly prized by the Inca for its lightweight warmth and softness.

Soft colors and expert craftsmanship come together in this stunning glass beaded stretch bracelet. Carefully handblown using time-honored techniques, each bead showcases lively patterns and brilliant tones, cleverly interspersed with delicate crystal beads. Thai artisan Alexx Cheng’s meticulous work results in an accessory that's as fun as it is elegant.