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Eco Friendly Men's
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Ancestor's Blessing, Traditional Handcrafted Beechwood Phone Holder
Artashes Sarkhoshyan
$29.95 Wholesale$29.95 -
Hypnotic Borneo, Hand Carved Wood and Bone Macrame Necklace
Length: 14.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Environmental Steps, Light Grey 100% Recycled Yarn Pants with Elastic Waistband
Jamriang
$69.99 Wholesale$89.95$69.99 -
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Striped Sounds, Hand-Carved Minimalist Oval Striped Wood Phone Speaker
Sanai Keawchaisa
$84.95 Wholesale$84.95 -
Coral Chic, Knit Ribbed Baby Alpaca and Wool Blend Beanie Hat in Coral
Edison Canal
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99 -
Nocturnal Fest, Balinese-Made Set of 3 Batik Patchwork Rayon Gift Pouches
Desak Nyoman Parwati
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Ecology Class, 100% Recycled Yarn Pullover Sweatshirt in Grey
Jamriang
$54.99 Wholesale$69.95$54.99 -
Jersey Bisque, Eco Friendly Jersey Knit Men's Turtleneck Pullover Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Tomas Sota
$132.99 Wholesale$189.99$132.99 -
Vivacious Sound, Hand-Carved Oval Brown Walnut and Maple Wood Phone Speaker
Sanai Keawchaisa
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
Savior, Handcrafted Unisex Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Salome Korkor Kpokli
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Faith by Resilience, Artisan-Made Sese Wood Cross Pendant Bracelet in Black Hues
Erica Yeboah
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Faith by Forest, Christian-Inspired Sese Wood Beaded Cross Pendant Bracelet
Erica Yeboah
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Peru in Three, Men's Blac Grey Baby Alpaca Blend Sweater Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Tomas Sota
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
Flaming Joy, Upcycled Set of 3 Red and Pink Batik Patchwork Gift Pouches
Desak Nyoman Parwati
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Geometry of Harmony, Eco-Friendly Geometric-Patterned Patchwork Wall Hanging
Anil Khandelwal
$104.99 Wholesale$104.99 -
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Amina in Golden Gray, Men's Rope Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
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Blue Gratitude, Blue Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 7.5" x 0.4" W
Eliasu Adams
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Gift Set | On My Desk, Curated Gift Set with Box Photo Frame and Eyeglasses Holder
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Peten Trio, Set of 3 Unique Wood Serving Spoons
Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Amina in Gold and Navy, Men's Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Striped Connection, Modern Striped Wood Phone Speaker Handcrafted in Thailand
Sanai Keawchaisa
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
The Baby Cobra, Hand-Carved Natural Suar Wood Sculpture of Hatching Cobra
Sarwaedi
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Refined Space, 100% Recycled Leather Cosmetic Bag with Zippered Closure
David Raful
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Subtle Orbs, Adjustable Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 6.25"
Robert Lanyo
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Wooden Sounds, Handcrafted Wood Smartphone Speaker with Brown Stripes
Sanai Keawchaisa
$87.99 Wholesale$87.99 -
Thriving Frangipani, Frangipani-Themed Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Phone Stand
Komang Sulaksana
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Serene Tropic, Eco-Friendly Set of 3 Blue and Green Patchwork Gift Pouches
Desak Nyoman Parwati
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Your Yellow Self, Eco-Friendly Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Yellow Accents
Eliasu Adams
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Delightful Liberty, Handcrafted Horse Mosaic Pinewood Tea Box in White
Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
$139.99 Wholesale$139.99 -
Serene Sounds, Hand-Carved Minimalist Oval Cherry Wood Phone Speaker
Sanai Keawchaisa
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Tender Sounds, Hand-Carved Minimalist Oval Maple Wood Phone Speaker
Sanai Keawchaisa
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Fading Star, Artisan Crafted Ebony Wood Star-Motif Charm Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Robert Lanyo
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Wofa Adam, African Mask Necklace for Men's Jewelry
Length: 24"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
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Passport Stamps, Recycled Paper Handmade Journal with Passport Stamps
Indira Flores
$31.49 Wholesale$34.99$31.49 -
Elegant Organization, Eco-Friendly Recycled Leather Men's Trifold Wallet in Black
David Raful
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Thriving Flower, Nature-Inspired Leafy Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Phone Stand
Komang Sulaksana
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Thriving Modernity, Nature-Themed Foldable Brown Jempinis Wood Phone Holder
Komang Sulaksana
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
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Regal Sounds, Hand-Carved Minimalist Oval Walnut Wood Phone Speaker
Sanai Keawchaisa
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
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Anigye Splendor, Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet in Brown
Tina Quaye
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Christmas Spell, Eco-Friendly Painted Recycled Paper Ornaments (Set of 2)
Yusra
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
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Nocturnal Bull, Men’s Reclaimed Wood Pendant Necklace with Bull Head Motif
Victor Hugo Lopez
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Blue Tiger, Eco-Friendly Tiger's Eye Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Eliasu Adams
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Earth Textures, Wood and horn ear plugs
Size: 0.6" H x 0.7" Diam.
Komang Agus Saputra
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Spring Visions, Handcrafted Nature-Themed Pinewood Tea Box in Brown
Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
$179.99 Wholesale$179.99 -
Robin's Egg, Recycled Fiber & Baby Alpaca Men's Pullover in Light Azure
Size: S,M,L,XXL
Tomas Sota
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
Feline Friend, Abstract Cat-Themed Reclaimed Wood Pendant Necklace
Victor Hugo Lopez
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Astronaut, Eco-Friendly Recycled Metal Sculpture of Astronaut and Flag
Miguel 'Metal' Mejia
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
Delicious Moon, Handmade Round Bay Laurel, Cedar and Pinewood Cutting Board
Braulio Masis
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Welcome Elegance, Hand-Carved Minimalist Teak Wood Decorative Tray (Medium)
Arnon Thongkaew
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Moments of Delight, Hand-Carved Rectangle Longan Wood Tray in a Natural Brown
Phanit
$77.99 Wholesale$77.99 -
Butterfly Glam, Ceramic Crystal Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Charm Bracelet
Tina Quaye
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Caribbean Flowers, Tropical Floral Handmade Round Dried Gourd Decorative Accent
Saray Leandro
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Forest Friend, Bear Head-Shaped Adjustable Reclaimed Wood Pendant Necklace
Victor Hugo Lopez
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
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Dark Delicacies, Eco-Friendly Black Handblown Glass Salad Bowl from Mexico
Lourdes Martinez
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Crimson Constellation, Handmade Recycled Paper Pendant Bracelet with Red Cord
Verónica Lemus
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99
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Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.
Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
Since time immemorial, jewelry has been used as a personal ornament, religious signification, or tastes in fashion. Today's handcrafted artisan jewelry is no different. In West Africa, leather is prized by certain tribes and connotes a connection to culture. In Indonesia, black coral, or Akar Bahar, is believed to protect the wearer from witchcraft and evil, and so it is used in many jewelry items for men. In Peru, leaders adorned themselves with garments that were exclusive to their rank, so men's jewelry not only indicated their function, but was also steeped in iconography, religious code, and emblems of power and prestige. In India, artisan jewelry incorporates the motifs of Om, a spiritual symbol signifying the essence of consciousness, and Lord Ganesha, the god of beginnings who is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. Today, artisans working in these classical styles preserve the heritage that was passed down to them over time.
To understand the significance of traditional, handcrafted men's rings, we need to talk about stones. All over the world, stones reveal deep cultural connections to the land, belief systems, and aspirations. In Peru, artisan jewelry makes use of chrysocolla (also known as "Peruvian turquoise"), which was used by the Incas as an inlay in their goldwork. They believed it calmed their emotions and strengthened their immune defenses because it had medicinal powers. In Bali, kecubung (Amethyst) is incorporated into handmade rings because it brings peace to those who wear it. Kalimaya (Opal) is believed to stabilize the mental well-being of the wearer. In Guatemala, jade is the stone of choice, as the Mayans attributed special powers to it, believing it symbolized life, fertility, and power. In India, onyx is a stone of vigor and stamina, which strengthens self-confidence, banishes grief, and stimulates wise decision-making. Lapis lazuli relieves anger and negative thoughts and eases frustrations. Tigers eye stone aids harmony and balance and helps release fear and anxiety. The list of unique stones is as long as the master craftspeople who use them in their traditional jewelry.
From wedding rings to religious symbols, men's rings have carried tremendous significance throughout history. In West Africa, rings were originally used to represent God's unmatched power and the authority of mankind on earth. In India, handcrafted rings have been used to symbolize everything from devotion and fidelity to eternity and belief in a deity. Today, like in many cultures, Indian rings represent love, engagement and marriage. Pre-Hispanic cultures in Central America and South America used handmade jewelry to denote social position, rank, as well as personal adornment. Metal, bone, shell, and stoneparticularly jadewere chosen for beauty and durability. Even the choice of metal has meaning in particular cultures. The Incas, for example, believed that gold was a sacred metal sent by the sun god, Inti, and all mines belonged to the emperor, who protected his metals with great zeal.
Men have worn rings since ancient times as a personal ornament, a sign of social position, official rank, or a symbol of religious beliefs. Handmade jewelry may reflect changes in fashion, but it remains rooted in the history and culture of a people and place. Each unique ring reveals the artistic sensibility of its maker, yet certain symbols and motifs appear frequently. In India, the Om motif has special cultural significance as a sacred spiritual symbol. It signifies ultimate reality, or consciousness. In Bali, the Om Kara, or Ongkara, represents five elements: wind, fire, ether, water, air, and earth, which correspond to different aspects of the human body. Religion and mythology are also manifest in traditional jewelry. Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, is revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the god of intellect and wisdom. In Bali, Barong is a lion-like mythical creature that symbolizes victory and spiritual protection. These symbols and others can be found on handmade rings from around the world and are ways of honoring history, culture, and spirituality.
More than a mere fashion statement, men's jewelry, including bracelets, have been worn throughout history to communicate cultural, religious, and social beliefs. Prehistoric man adorned his wrists with bones and shells to ward off evil spirits. Wealthy men wore bracelets made of gold and silver to display their power and status. Bracelets evolved over time from good luck charms to status symbols to modern style accessories. All the while, they pick up and preserve meaning from the past. In Peru, gold and silver bracelets were meant to complement each other symbolically. Gold represented the sun, the day, and the masculine. Silver represented the moon, the night, and the feminine. These two bright, powerful metals held one another in balance. In Central America, natural materials decorated men's jewelry to signify a connection to place. Metals, bone, shells, bird feathers (especially the beautiful quetzal bird), and carved stones (particularly jade for its power of fertility and life) protected and decorated the wearer.
Handcrafted mens jewelry captures our undying passion for symbols and meaning through a variety of designs, emblems, and carvings. In ancient Peru, men wore necklaces adorned with pendants of human, animal, and divine characters. A common symbol that has withstood the test of time is the Andean Chakana, or the staggered cross, that attests to the relationship between humankind and the cosmos. In Bali, mens jewelry integrated the cross, the sign of freedom, and Ongkara symbol for oneness and spirituality. In Central America, carved glyphs were commonly used. Animal figures and bird feathers (like the quetzal and macaw) had special significance, as did natural stones. In India, Om and Ganesha symbols are used for protection, prosperity and purity. In West Africa, Gye nyame, symbolizing Gods deep power and infinite knowledge, is still used on necklaces.
There is no right way to wear mens rings. Right hand, left hand, ring finger or thumb, where you place your ring is as much a matter of preference and comfort as it is style. Besides the common ring finger to signify love or marriage, other fingers of note are the index finger, which symbolizes power, leadership, and authority in some cultures, and the thumb, which can signify wealth. Wherever you choose to don it, a handmade ring should be as unique as the man who wears it.
The materials that comprise handmade artisan necklaces are as varied as the makers themselves. Craftspeople all over the world use metals, like sterling silver, gold, copper and brass, to perfect their designs. Cotton or nylon cord and leather are also common materials used in traditional mens jewelry. Wooden beads, cow bones, coconut shells, bamboo, and gemstones all adorn mens necklaces from across the globe.
Featured Reviews
Nicholas
Dec 8, 2025
nice t-shirt from Thailand
This is a nice t-shirt from Thailand. It is grey in color and fits me very well. I really like the simplicity of the design and the fact that it was made with recycled materials.
Robin
Jan 12, 2026
Great Cell Phone Stand
Beautiful carving on clever cell phone stand. Easy to assemble and disassemble for travel. Fits in purse. Purchased as gift for wife. She loves it. Phone sits up for viewing and listening on speaker.
Danielle
Aug 27, 2021
Great spoons!
Wooden spoons are my favorite to cook with, and these are really well made, as well as attractive. Highly recommend.
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Sanai Keawchaisa Wood tableware and home decor
"Besides leftover wood from the furniture industry, I use wood from old houses or even pigsties, because I believe that every place has history and memories."
“Hi! My name is Sanai Keawchaisa. I was born in Ratchaburi, a province in Central Thailand located to the west of Bangkok. After graduating, I worked... read more
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