work dresses

This sterling silver locket features intricate granulation techniques that have been perfected for centuries by Balinese silversmiths. The designs frame a deep red garnet, January’s birthstone and a symbol of creativity, love, and friendship. The hinged locket is deep enough to hold a tiny memento.

Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family handcrafts this pair of suar wood sculptures depicting a Balinese bride and groom at their wedding. The pair is sculpted and hand painted with exquisite details, including the ornate wedding clothes, jewelry, and head ornaments of the lovely couple. The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

Facing each other, Sita proves her chastity to her husband surrounded by fire and a lotus flower, symbol of their divinity. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family details the monarchs with mesmerizing artistry as he carves the wall panel from crocodile wood. She finds inspiration in a passage from the Ramayana that tells how Rama begins to doubt Sita's loyalty after he has rescued her from the evil king. A loving wife, Sita offers to be set on fire to prove her innocence. Rama accepts and watches how, after the fire is consumed, Sita walks away unscathed, thus proving her love to him.

The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

Delightfully romantic, this sterling silver cocktail ring from Buana in Bali features a naturally pink heart-shaped cultured mabe pearl. The artisan surrounds the pearl with an intricate bead and rope bezel, and sets it on an ornate band with exquisite wire work that is emphasized by an oxidized background.

Delightfully romantic, this sterling silver cocktail ring from Buana in Bali features an iridescent white heart-shaped cultured mabe pearl. The artisan surrounds the pearl with an intricate bead and rope bezel, and sets it on an ornate band with exquisite wire work that is emphasized by an oxidized background.