creative gifts

Nature never ceases to amaze with her wondrous gifts, like the materials used to create this unique stretch bracelet. Arti Sharma presents the bracelet, which is strung with beads of natural haldu wood and dyed buffalo bone. Centering the bracelet is a cluster of polished dark green agate chips.

With an expression of dreamy repose, a serene beauty sleeps undisturbed. Indonesian artisan Komang Suastra presents this stunning pendant necklace, featuring a cameo carved from cow bone. The face is crowned with sterling silver and bedecked with 2.5 carats of sparkling blue topaz. Suastra names the necklace after the beautiful woman in a Javanese legend.

The story tells of Dayang Sumbi, a beautiful woman in West Java. She banished her son Sankuriang for disobeying her, in turn receiving the gift of eternal youth from the gods. After many years in exile, Sangkuriang returned home, long after the two had forgotten each other. Sangkuriang fell in love with Dayang Sumbi and decided to marry her, but she recognized him at the last minute. In order to prevent the marriage from taking place, Dayang Sumbi asked Sangkuriang to complete two impossible tasks before sunrise--building a dam on the river Citarum, and a large boat to cross the river. However, Sangkuriang enlisted mythical creatures to aid him in his tasks, so he was nearly finished as daybreak approached. Dayang Sumbi saw that the tasks were almost completed, so she summoned her workers to spread red silk cloths east of the city, to appear as if it was dawn breaking. Sangkuriang was fooled, and kicked the dam and the unfinished boat in frustration, resulting in terrible flooding and the creation of the volcano Tangkuban Perahu.

.925 Sterling silver

Resembling latticework, pieces of mango wood and bone are assembled to create this elegant set of six coasters. Vipin works with local artisans in India to present this set of square coasters.

Paint the day with a chic and vibrant hue thanks to Rahul Jain's newest design, crafted by a gifted team of Indian artisans. The team uses cotton threads and buffalo bone pieces to create this strand necklace, whose beads display an intrepid pink hue. Painted by hand, the design is also a glorious fashion statement of bohemian allure.

India's Vipin creates the versatile design of this wide bangle bracelet. Carved from buffalo bone and crafted in segments, the bracelet's red hues make it a bold fashion statement.

The recurrent theme of dragons in Balinese art underscores the legendary animal's divinity as the guardian of the gods. Therefore, in Bali, dragons are considered protective creatures. Made Wardika carves the intricate image of bone. It is worn on a necklace of dark brown leather.

Carved from bone and painted by hand, two happy seahorses dangle below petite beads of cultured pearl and amethyst. Ayu Ary creates this pair of Balinese earrings, which swing from hooks of sterling silver.

Carved from bone and painted entirely by hand, two feathers of stunning beauty dangle. Balinese artisan Ayu Ary creates these earrings, which are accentuated by glowing white cultured pearls. Each earring swings from a hook of sterling silver.

Hand-carved from bone and carefully painted, two delightful feathers dangle elegantly. Balinese artisan Ayu Ary creates these earrings, which are accented by beaded gemstones of amethyst and garnet. Each earring swings from a hook of sterling silver.

Sleeping serenely, two crescent moons are carefully hand-carved from natural bone and caressed by intricate swirl and dot designs in sterling silver. Balinese artisan Made Wardika creates these fabulous hoop earrings, each of which is accentuated by a triangular amethyst gem that glitters in the light.

Carved by hand with extraordinary detail, feathers in black and white grace a necklace for men. Bali's Andi Rachmansyah works in bone and horn to create the images and displays the pendants on sleek leather cords. They can be adjusted in length by the sliding knots.

Designed to resemble underwater stones, Ayu Ary's festive dangle earrings are a lovely reimagining of the ocean floor. The Balinese artisan hand paints natural bone to create the colourful earrings, accenting each with an amethyst and garnet bead. Sterling silver hooks provide the pair with the finishing touch.