arm bracelet

Circling the wrist with black nylon cord, this bracelet carries the pride of Peru wherever it goes. Marianela Vargas creates this accessory, centered by a dangling sterling silver charm that depicts the National Coat of arms, or National Shield, of Peru. An adjustable sliding knot completes this bracelet, accentuated by a sterling charm with the artisan's initials.

Beautifully earthy colors combine in this original bracelet from Rachel Armah in Ghana. She strings contrasting bauxite and soapstone beads on nylon cords, completing the design with a button clasp. The artisan calls the bracelet oheneba, an Akan word that means "prince" or "princess".

Made from natural soapstone, a series of squares alternates with smaller beads as they circle the wrist. Ghanaian artisan Rachel Armah creates a striking stretch bracelet.

Balinese designer Wayan Asmana presents a shining mesh of sterling silver, similar to knight's armor. Transformed into a bracelet, it features an elegant wrist plate with detailed Indonesian fretwork.

.925 Sterling silver

The beautiful Bawang closes her eyes in meditation as her song of hope reaches the heavens and brings her riches. One of many of Bali's legendary characters, hers is a story of moral underpinnings as her destiny surprises her. Wayan Rendah hand-carves her visage from hibiscus wood to capture Bawang's ethereal origin with the wood's bicolor grain. Eloquently detailed, the mask features a bird pecking treasures on Bawang's head. A most vivid piece accompanied by mysticism to complement a personal collection.

A humble Bawang was envied by her sister Kesuna, who though rich, was full of lust and banished Bawang to the forest. Scared, Bawang began to pray for protection, her prayer akin to a bird's trill. Soon birds began to peck on her arms and neck leaving behind gold bracelets and necklaces. When Kesuna saw her sister's fate, she ran into the forest to seek protection, however instead of jewelry, she met only snakes and scorpions.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.