creative bracelets

This bold bracelet by Tomomi showcases braided textures. Featuring interlacing created by hand, the wristband is handcrafted of black leather.

The courageous and loyal spirit of the wolves takes over Nyoman Ariawan's newest creation. After creating a braided leather cord in a black tone, the Balinese artisan enhances this bracelet with a sterling silver wolf pendant in a polished finish, symbolizing leadership and creating the perfect complement to a bohemian or formal style.

For an accessory of mesmerizing beauty, beads of white ceramic contrast with the natural black hue of lava stone as they encircle the wrist. Sang Ayu Sardiwati creates this beaded stretch bracelet, featuring ceramic beads on one half with the lava stones on the other. Representing artisans with physical disabilities, Bhakti Senang Hati presents this gorgeous accessory.

Cotton threads form a dapper black and white macrame cord, part of Balinese artisan Komang Agus Saputra's newest creation. After finishing the bracelet's band, the artisan adds a cow pendant featuring traditional motifs of the region for a bohemian and cultural vibe.

Inspired by the remnants of a sleeping volcano, Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati association crafts this striking bracelet. Lava stone and brown agate beads are skillfully strung to create a stretch bracelet. Lava stone is known in Indonesian culture to dissipate anger and to strengthen one's connection to Mother Earth.

Sang Ayu Sardiwati joined the foundation after obtaining a prosthetic leg as a result of a working accident when she was an adolescent. She uses her handcrafting skills as a therapeutic means of providing for her family.

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 faceted black onyx beads.

Working on a comfortable and gallant black rubber cord, Bali's Asmara Putra creates an elegant design using advanced metalworking techniques. This pendant bracelet is ornamented with sterling silver accents featuring traditional motifs inspired by the magnificent regional complexes, all in a polished finish. As a convenient touch, a push-button clasp allows for an easy fit.