unusual ornaments

Reinterpreting India's traditional jewelry, Neeru Goel designs a stunning ring for today's fashions. Polished cabochon garnets grace sterling silver settings.

.925 Sterling silver

Six cute cats adorn the tree in this set of ornaments from India. Handcrafted by local artisans, each ornament depicts a crimson-colored cat wearing a floral cotton bib. Multicolored beads adorn the ornaments, accompanied by golden zari thread embroidered in the traditional zardozi style. Seema presents this set of charming ornaments, which arrives in an organza storage pouch.

Old Saint Nick is as festive as the Christmas star in a set of four ornaments from Bali. Wayan Cidra, from Bhakti Senang Hat, crafts each albesia wood ornament by hand and paints them red. The set of four ornaments hangs from golden cords.

"I'm the youngest of five siblings and our parents are farmers in Gianyar. I never went to school because of my parent's financial limitations, and also because I got poliomyelitis when I was just a child and it left me with weakened knees. I wanted to help my parents in some way, so I have been crafting ornaments since I was 14 years old. I felt so proud to myself when I received my very first income. Although I'm not really happy with my physical condition, I'm happy doing ornaments and hopefully my products can make more people happy. My hobby is singing traditional Balinese songs. I'm married and we have a son and a daughter. My wife is the one who helps me in making these ornaments, which I hope makes people’s Christmas happier."

Crowned with stars, the milky face of the moon appears to glow from within. Buana of Bali presents this beautiful cuff bracelet, crafted from sterling silver and set with a cameo of hand-carved cow bone. The bracelet is further embellished with precious carnelian, blue topaz, and peridot stones.

.925 Sterling silver