work bracelets

An ocean of magical sensations extends its waves to you, assuming the form of a bracelet from the Balinese islands. Made Masna works with polyester cords in a beige hue, adding tiger's eye, onyx and beryl jewels to create this adjustable beaded bracelet aimed at those enchanted souls, symbolizing mystery and fieriness.

Wrap yourself in layers of color with this glass beaded bracelet hand crafted by the Weaving Hands of Atitlán from Guatemala. The artisans weave glass beads in the cool blue-greens and warm browns of surf and sand and of a mixture of shapes and sizes to create visually stunning patterns. The bracelet closes with a pewter button clasp.

The Weaving Hands of Atitlán are a group of women from Santa Cruz La Laguna in Sololá, near Lake Atitlán, who grew up weaving. About their work, the artisans say: “We want people to be curious about our town and our craft. We are inspired by nature, the lake, the beaches — basically all of Guatemala, because it is so beautiful! We dream about bringing our creations to the world so that people may enjoy them and have something they find special.”

An ocean of tranquil sensations extends its waves to you, taking the shape of a gorgeous design from the Balinese islands. Made Masna works with polyester cords in a beige hue to capture the ocean's calm essence, adding amazonite stones to create this adjustable beaded bracelet of bohemian allure.

An ocean of enlightened sensations extends its waves to you, taking the shape of a sublime design from the Balinese islands. Made Masna works with polyester cords in a beige hue to capture the ocean's wise essence, adding aquamarine, obsidian and beryl stones to create this adjustable beaded bracelet of mystic allure.

An ocean of honor and bravery extends its waves to you, taking the shape of a dapper design from the Balinese islands. Made Masna works with polyester cords in a beige hue, adding bloodstone and beryl jewels to create this adjustable beaded bracelet aimed at those heroic souls, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

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.

Inspired by the iconic Guatemalan landmark Cerro de la Cruz, where stands a giant cross that overlooks the city of Antigua, Cristóbal Ramírez designs this fantastic wrap bracelet. Petite glass beads are hand-strung on nylon cord using a small, specialized loom. The bracelet features colors of beige, petal pink and grey with golden cross shapes.