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Ebony-hued cords, braided by hand, are accented with petite beads of 950 silver that have been hand-stamped by Karen hill tribe artisans. This casual style unisex bracelet from Thai artisan Napapat features a silver peace symbol charm. The bracelet's length can be adjusted for a perfect fit with the sliding knot.

Olive-hued cords, braided by hand, are accented with petite beads of 950 silver that have been hand-stamped by Karen hill tribe artisans. Artisan Napapat from Thailand presents the unisex bracelet, which features a silver peace symbol charm. The perfect fit can be achieved by adjusting the bracelet's length with the sliding knot.

The Karen hill tribe artisans from Thailand are known for making jewelry unique to their corner of the world. Artisan Napapat comments that their works are "...very creative and beautiful, but also distinctly Thai: their methods unchanged from mother to daughter." Here she presents a hand braided ebony colored cord bracelet with a barrel-shaped silver tube flanked on each side by two beads; the detailing of the tube's filigree motif and the bead's decorations is further enhanced by the combination finish of the metal. The sliding knot closure makes it easy to adjust the bracelet so that the fit will always be perfect.

This handsome handcrafted bracelet combines traditional Eastern medicine with one of the most significant mantras in Buddhism for an accent that is as meaningful as it is beautiful. Saying, or even reading, the words Om mani padme hum is believed to invoke the Buddha of Compassion, called Avalokitesvara in Sanskrit or Chenrezig in Tibetan. Some traditions within Eastern medicine use copper and brass for their purported power to alleviate arthritis and increase circulation. These two beliefs intertwine in a hand-hammered copper, brass, and white metal cuff. The Tibetan script for Om mani padme hum is overlaid on the face of the bracelet.

Please note: This item contains nickel and is not recommended for anyone with sensitivity to nickel.