artistic necklaces

This exquisitely detailed pendant necklace is from Made Wardika in Bali. The octopus pendant is carved by hand from cow bone and stained with tea to give it an aged, antique appearance. It centers a dark brown leather cord of adjustable length.

Ila Suleyman of Ghana presents this bold statement necklace. Crafted from 40 strands of leather in a neutral beige and featuring a button loop clasp, the artist names this buudu, a Northern Ghanaian word meaning "family love."

This beautiful beige poncho is made from 100% wool. Indian artist Sajad adds elegant floral designs onto this poncho using aari embroidery techniques made famous by the region of Kashmir. This poncho comes with fringes on the bottom and a hook-and-eye closure that secures the poncho's open neckline.

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.

Let your elegant side express itself with a graceful creation directly from Peru. Crafted by the talented artisan Cesar Cano using traditional Andean techniques, this alpaca blend sweater features a cable knit pattern accented with a glorious champagne hue, perfect for several ensembles. The piece—featuring long sleeves, a button-up closure and a V-neckline—is also soft to the touch, making it a comfortable and refined garment.