Peace at Heart
World Peace Project Sterling Silver Peace Necklace
Nyoman Ariawan
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[The primary image featured here shows the backside of this unique World Peace Project pendant; see the front view in the alternative photos, where the pendant symbolizes a peaceful, simple, clean earth.] "The center of this pendant symbolizes the world, surrounded by a chain that symbolizes the world's peoples holding on to each other and being connected. On the reverse side, diverse religious symbols speak to the need for inclusion, regardless of identifiers," the artist explains.
"If humans want to live peacefully and sustainably, world peace is essential," explains artisan Nyoman Ariawan. "To create a peaceful world, all countries must work together to make advancements that benefit all humans, regardless of their origin. I hope that all countries respect each other and maintain world peace. Global problems can be solved through dialogue and respect for applicable international law, without war.
"To attain peace, humanity needs to show its heart," says the artisan, who crafts this sterling silver pendant necklace in Denpasar, incorporating traditional Balinese motifs throughout the design, with a Celtic pattern on the Borobudur chain that symbolizes the close human bond, and a heart-shaped pendant with a hammered finish, that on the reverse side incorporates the symbology of diverse religions, all beating together in this heart, living in harmony side-by-side-among -- symbols of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity, Shinto, and Sikhism, which spread in the world but here live together in peace.
