casual bracelets

Choosing gems of cool amethyst, Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri strings this beaded stretch bracelet with a musical harmony. The bracelet is accentuated with petite beads of 22k gold plated sterling silver and coconut wood. Sulastri names the bracelet after Batuan, a Balinese village noted for its handicrafts.

Choosing gemstones of deep blue lapis lazuli, Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri strings this beaded stretch bracelet with a musical harmony. The bracelet is accentuated with petite beads of 22k gold plated sterling silver and natural cumala wood. Ketut names the bracelet after Batuan, a Balinese village noted for its handicrafts.

This pretty pair of beaded bracelets is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled 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." One of the stretch bracelets is crafted from orange ceramic beads alternating with albesia and suar wood beads; the other bracelet features coconut wood beads.

Choosing gemstones of natural sky blue amazonite, Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri strings this beaded stretch bracelet with a musical harmony. The bracelet is accentuated with petite beads of 22k gold plated sterling silver and natural cumala wood. Ketut names the bracelet after Batuan, a Balinese village noted for its handicrafts.

The unforgettable omkara symbol for om is realized in a sterling silver pendant, decorated with traditional temesir maze motifs. Bali's Asmara Putra designs this stretch bracelet, expressing a unity with the universe. He strings the bracelet with round beads of natural red tiger's eye.

Rough lava stone creates a pleasing contrast with smooth coconut wood in this stretch bracelet from Ketut Sulastri of Bali. Polished 22k gold plated sterling silver beads and spacers complete the unique look, which is suitable for both casual and dressy occasions.