Ellen
Jan 16, 2024
Adorable!
This was bigger than I expected, which is actually a good thing. That way one can really see the exquisite detail. I got so many compliments on it at my annual Christmas party! I hung it on a little wreath, rather than on a Christmas tree, so it showed off all by itself. So special, I will love it for years to come.
Elegant, beautifully made and culturally rich.
This hammered silver band engraved with the Balinese aksara script for the cardinal directions, North South, East and West is absolutely magnificent. The cardinal directions, firmly rooted in Balinese and Javanese culture and tradition have a place in everyday life in that part of the world, and if one is not familiar with these traditions they are well worth looking in to. A visual reminder of the importance of balance and harmony in daily living as represented in the engraving of the letters for the four directions, this outstanding ring by Nyoman Ariawan is a testament to the beauty and elegance of traditional Balinese silverwork.