hands of friendship

Protector of your days, cheerful companion of your adventures, and the good boy of your home, this meditating French bulldog prays in gratitude for your friendship, reminding you that a canine friend will love you unconditionally. Balinese artisan Nengah Sudarsana hand-carves this suar wood sculpture, drawing inspiration from dogs and their everlasting devotion. The artwork features a natural wood color and grain pattern, creating a sophisticated aura.

A powerful symbol of fortune and friendship, the dragons on this stylish bracelet look no less fierce for their friendliness. Presented by Wayan Asmana, the sterling silver bracelet is hand crafted by Balinese artisans, who treat the precious metal in a combination finish.

Three Santas arrive at your Christmas gathering, filling each corner with love and tenderness. Handcrafted from albesia wood by Bali's Togog Suyasa, this set features different hand-painted designs: a cheerful one with a solid red tone; a unique one in black hues and with a happy expression; and a funny one with a speckled pattern.

In a gesture of understanding and solidarity, a hand rests on the hand of a friend. Expertly carved from Balinese suar wood, this sculpture comes from Wayan Dirga. "It symbolizes friendship," he says. "This piece exemplifies the friendly warmth of the Balinese spirit."

Crafted of sterling silver, hands come together to clasp a reconstituted turquoise orb. They seem to share both its weight and responsibility in a single gesture of friendship. Henry Anthony Sanny displays the lovely pendant on a loden green cord bracelet. The sliding clasp reads "Forest Lover."

Dewa Arimbawa crafts a beaded tiger's eye bracelet with a message of encouragement. His original design carries images of unity in the sterling silver beads. Two depict the corona virus, as illustrated by the Center for Disease Control. The central bead offers a solution, as helping hands come together in friendship and unity.

Three deers arrive at your Christmas gathering, filling each corner with fun and joyfulness. Handcrafted from albesia wood by Bali's Togog Suyasa, this set features different hand-painted patterns: a dapper one in a solid grey tone, a merry one in a warm tone, and a playful one with a striped design.

Balinese artisans honor friendship and its joys with a stunning suar wood sculpture combining abstract themes and their advanced woodworking techniques. Presented by Eka, the artwork comes in a natural wood grain pattern and color, depicting three friends in a tender embrace that creates a floating illusion. On top of that, the piece is polished for a lustrous look, making it the perfect home accent or gift for a dear friend.

"Peace can be realized by mutual tolerance and love for one another. This can start from the smallest circle, namely the family. Instill a sense of love and peace from an early age so that in the future there will be mutual respect," artist Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa confides.

"Peace is always beautiful, always starts with a smile, and any problem can be discussed. Differences are natural and, as long as they don't hurt each other, peace can still be realized. Peace is closely related to mutual tolerance, listening, and understanding, and reducing unnecessary debate is an important key.

"Keep peace and maintain it, because to get it requires a great sacrifice. Peace cannot be maintained by violence, it can only be achieved by understanding peace within ourselves and peace in the world. Peace is a daily, weekly, and monthly process of gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, and quietly building new structures.

"My hope for world peace is that what is an aspiration for the progress of a country will be reflected in the harmonious relations of all countries in this world. For this reason, all countries must be able to help each other stabilize the world's economy. Welfare within a country will have a good impact on the path of world peace."

To illustrate these thoughts and dreams, the artisan brings us a captivating composition made with traditional batik techniques. Crafted in Bali, it is a tribute to peace and unity, depicting joined hands surrounding the world and upholding the peace symbol. Every element adds a message of friendship, love and cooperation.

Crafted of golden brass, hands come together to clasp an orb of black obsidian. They seem to share both its weight and responsibility in a single gesture of friendship. Henry Anthony Sanny displays the lovely pendant on a black cord unity bracelet. The sliding clasp reads "Fight Racism."

Clasping an orb of polished blue agate, gleaming brass hands share the weight of the world in this beautiful interpretation of friendship. Handcrafted by Balinese jewelry artisan, Henry Anthony Sanny, this adjustable blue cord bracelet features a sliding brass closure inscribed with the words: "Ocean Lover".

Crafted of sterling silver, hands come together to clasp an orb of tiger's eye. They seem to share both its weight and responsibility in a single gesture of friendship. Henry Anthony Sanny displays the lovely pendant on a beige cord bracelet. The sliding clasp reads "Back to Nature."