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Men's Folk Art
536 items
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Ancient Lands, Geometric Patterned Assorted 100% Wool Area Rug (1.5x1.5)
Tavochi Art
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Party in Nature, Ghanaian-Made Redwood and Died Calabash Gourd Wasembe Rattle
George Akologo
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Eagle Horns, Adjustable Eagle-Themed Hand-Carved Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Royal Sounds, Artisan-Made Music-Inspired Drum Shaker Keychain from Ghana
George Akologo
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Folk Memories, Traditional Chicken Bus-Themed Paper Magnet from Guatemala
Gaby Briz
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Elegant Versatility, Hand-Woven Coin Purse with Guatemalan Cotton Textile
Patricia Xon
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India's Morning Challenge, Embroidered White Cotton Chopad Game with Classic Details
Asha Prabha
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Mystic Giant, Batik Floral Elephant-Shaped Blue Pule Wood Figurine
Retno Pratiwi
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India's Night Challenge, Embroidered Black Cotton Chopad Game with Classic Details
Asha Prabha
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Ganesha in Calmness, Antique Finished Leafy Ganesha Golden Aluminum Sculpture
Tulsi Dass
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Midnight Owlet, Batik Floral Owlet-Shaped Green Pule Wood Figurine
Retno Pratiwi
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Timeless Tunes, Traditional Large-Sized Steel Gankogui Percussion Instrument
George Akologo
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Coastal Carnival, Classic Leather-Accented Drum Shaker Keychain Made in Ghana
George Akologo
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Sapphire Echo, Traditional Floral Indigo Ceramic Daghdghan Home Accent
Shahe Harutyunyan
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Timeless Tunes, Hand-Made Mini-Sized Steel Gankogui Percussion Instrument
George Akologo
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Crimson Prime, Traditional Floral Crimson and Black Handmade Paper Journal
Asha Prabha
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Timeless Tunes, Folk Art Medium-Sized Steel Gankogui Percussion Instrument
George Akologo
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Rhythm by Two, West Africa-Inspired Handcrafted Dried Gourd Kashaka Shaker
George Akologo
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Crimson Dala Horse, Folk Art-Themed Batik Crimson-Red Pule Wood Horse Sculpture
Retno Pratiwi
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Chic Versatility, Guatemalan Handwoven Coin Purse with Colorful Cotton Panel
Patricia Xon
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Golden Epoque, Indian-Inspired Floral Embossed Brass Mango Wood Jewelry Box
Khalid Ali
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Chakana Heritage, Chakana-Themed Orange Leather Passport Cover from Peru
Kathiana Quispe
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Fabulous Versatility, Geometric Coin Purse Accented with Guatemalan Cotton Textile
Patricia Xon
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Couple Chicken, Set of 2 Batik Chicken-Shaped Pule Wood Figurines
Retno Pratiwi
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Vibrant Versatility, Red Geometric Coin Purse with Hand-Woven Cotton Textile
Patricia Xon
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Red Blessings, Painted Floral Red and Turquoise Ceramic Amulet Home Accent
Shahe Harutyunyan
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Truntum Foliage, Batik Leaf-Shaped Green and Red Pule Wood Decorative Plate
Retno Pratiwi
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Divine Mahadev, Folk Art-Inspired 72-Page Handmade Paper Journal from India
Asha Prabha
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Whispering Vines, Hand-Carved Lotus-Inspired Soapstone Tealight Candleholder
Gulam Rasool
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Shekere Symphony, Folk Art-Themed Beaded Dried Gourd Shekere Shaker from Ghana
George Akologo
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Divine Turtle, Antique Golden Turtle-Themed Aluminum and Glass Centerpiece
Tulsi Dass
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Rainbow Medley, Rainbow-Palette Patterned 100% Cotton Zippered Sling Bag
Desert Weavers of India
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Unique Deer, Handcrafted Batik Painted Deer-Themed Pule Wood Sculpture
Retno Pratiwi
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Green Treats, Lotus-Themed Crackled Green Celadon Ceramic Egg Cups (Pair)
Thatsanee and Ramphan
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Buddha Memory, Antiqued-Finished 5-Piece Buddha-Themed Iron Ornament Set
Rama Shankar
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Tangram Pillars, Hand-Carved Traditional Acacia Wood Tangram Puzzle
Arti Sharma
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Marash Armenia, Handcrafted Brown Leather Keychain with Marash Textile
Ayda Santourian
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Peacock Dream, Peacock-Themed Nickel-Plated Brass and Wood Decorative Box
Khalid Ali
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Passion at the Underworld, Hand-Painted Romantic Day of the Dead Couple Sculpture
Jorge Escamilla
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Feline Cushions, Set of 4 Cat-Themed Cotton Ornaments with Aluminum Bells
Keawpankanlaya
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Shiva Silhouette, Shiva-Themed Tiger's Eye and Lava Stone Beaded Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
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Tiny Giant, Handcrafted Elephant-Themed Grey Jempinis Wood Door Stopper
Candra Suwitra
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Jewel of the Belle, Glass Beaded and Nickel-Plated Brass Sheet Wood Jewelry Box
Khalid Ali
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Golden Fascination, Artisan-Made Antiqued Brass and Glass Beaded Jewelry Box
Khalid Ali
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Kumbhakarna Protection, Men's Traditional Handmade Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Buana
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Peacock Creation, Floral Marble Decorative Plate with Hand-Painted Peacocks
Anil Bhardwaj
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Strength and Renewal, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Iq' Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Dorje Flower, Classic Sterling Silver Dorje Pendant Necklace from India
Shivani Choudhary
$114.74 Wholesale$134.99$114.74 -
Fire Threads, Handwoven Beige and Red Cotton Hanging Planter from India
Sandeep Malhotra
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Sheltered by Grace, Traditional Hand-Carved Kadam Wood Ganesha Sculpture
Motilal and Ayush
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
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.
Excellent question! There is no simple test that can tell you whether an artisan hand-crafted your jewelry or not. No easy way to know if an item is handmade or factory-produced. But there are details that you can look out for, and hopefully a discerning eye will guide you right. First, look at materials. If a bracelet is made of leather with embossed detailing, or sterling silver with intricate carvings or stone settings, you are entering the realm of the handmade. If a bracelet is made from bone, or makes use of complicated beadwork, if there is evidence of welding or carving, then you can feel good about your purchase. Any true artisan will tell you: no two pieces of jewelry will come out identical if they are made by hand. Beware of sameness. Celebrate the idiosyncrasies of the artists hand and help preserve the techniques and traditions of the past.
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.
Many traditional artisans employ the handcrafted techniques of their ancestors, which favored a slow, methodical approach in a small workshop, as opposed to mass production. Today, they preserve these methodologies while intentionally distinguishing their approaches from those of large factories. Respect for the environment, and for animal and human life drive the artwork itself. Natural materials are often a sign that a product is eco-friendly. Additionally, many artisans look for ways to reuse or recycle in their artwork. Some choose to repurpose old wood or fabric. Some recycle glass beads or up-cycle plastic and discarded paper. Others follow practices that conserve resources, like water and energy, and are mindful of the pollutants they release into the environment. Shopping from organizations that promote eco-friendly products is the best way to ensure that you are receiving a unique item that does not damage the world through its making.
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.
Featured Reviews
Brenda
Jun 14, 2024
Beautiful
This Dorje Flower pendant necklace shouts 'Quality and Artistry'.' It is a wonderful weight and design with a really nice chain. I absolutely love it and appreciate the meaning of the symbol.
Danielle
Mar 11, 2025
Beautiful little elephant
This elephant is so nicely made and even more beautiful in person. The color is so vibrant and it's very unique. I love it!
Carole
Mar 31, 2026
fantastic gift
This was given as a gift but it really was nice when I opened the package. I will order one for myself in the future. Beautiful
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Retno Pratiwi Hand-crafted wood batik décor and accessories
Throughout the ups and downs of running my workshop, I’ve learned the importance of patience, integrity, and perseverance.
"My name is Retno Pratiwi, and I was born in Bantul in 1994. I am the eldest of five siblings, born to my parents, both of whom are talented... read more
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