light bracelets

This fabulous wristband bracelet is the original creation of Andres Arambula. A square pendant of glossy black fused glass centers it. The Mexican artisan crafts the band from tiny black and multicolored glass seed beads in starburst patterns. A sliding knot allows you to adjust the length as desired.

Ruben and Gilda from Guatemala bring us a pair of black and white cord bracelets symbolizing a perfect balance between light and darkness. These gorgeous pieces have color patterns that complement each other very well when worn together. The white cord bracelet has a black jade as a centerpiece, and the black cord bracelet features an apple-green jade. These bracelets also have a sliding knot for a secure and comfortable fit.

Since the ancient times of the Maya, the jade stone has often been associated with vitality and eternity. This distinguished gem is now part of a dapper design crafted by Erick and Ivania from Guatemala. The artisans, inspired by the ancient Maya legends, center the jewel in this black nylon pendant bracelet, whose mint cotton accents match the jade's refreshing hue.

Brass beads add radiant light to each detail in this macrame bracelet, presented by Chaloemphon. Talented Thai artisans weave each waxed polyester cord into a mystic design of black hues, gracefully embracing an amethyst stone—a representation of wisdom. The bracelet also has an adjustable sliding knot for fitted wear.

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.