creative bracelets

The protective talisman known as the Hamsa hand graces this stretch bracelet in the form of a sterling silver pendant. Asmara Putra in Bali creates the bracelet, which features beads of natural lava stone and a single onyx than centers the pendant.

Ever alert, the head of a fierce eagle forms this bracelet's pendant, crafted from sterling silver bathed in rhodium. Balinese artisan Asmara Putra creates the stretch bracelet, circling the wrist with beads of shiny black onyx.

Ever alert, the head of a fierce eagle forms this bracelet's pendant, crafted from sterling silver bathed in 18k gold. Balinese artisan Asmara Putra creates the stretch bracelet, circling the wrist with beads of shiny black onyx.

Crafted from sterling silver bathed in rhodium, the head of a snake forms the pendant of this striking bracelet from Bali. Asmara Putra creates this bold stretch bracelet, circling the wrist with beads of black onyx.

Crafted from sterling silver bathed in 18k gold, the head of a snake forms the pendant of this striking bracelet from Bali. Asmara Putra creates this bold stretch bracelet, circling the wrist with beads of black onyx.

Adding a touch of elegance to any outfit, this stretch bracelet is created by Asmara Putra in Bali. The bracelet circles the wrist with beads of black onyx, centered by the head of a dragon, which is crafted from sterling silver bathed in rhodium.

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.