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Men's Nature
243 items
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White Ferns, Men's Black and White Batik Cotton Shirt with Fern Patterns
Ketut Suwitra
$87.99 Wholesale$87.99 -
Classic Russet, Men's Leather Belt in Russet with Hand-Tooled Patterns
Anoop Rana
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Greenery Memories, Leaf-Patterned Batik Short-Sleeved 100% Cotton Shirt for Men
Ketut Suwitra
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Pretty Prints and Paisley, 3 Contoured Blue & Grey Print Double Cotton Masks
Ully
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
Bird of Arts, Hand-Painted Bird-Themed Natural Soapstone Box Made in India
Sanjay Garg
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Multiple Hearts, Hand-Painted Nature-Themed Assorted Heart Magnets (Set of 2)
Jose Arriola
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Victorious Salamander, Handcrafted Salamander-Shaped Golden Iron Wall Art
Narakorn Wongnitkorn
$67.99 Wholesale$67.99 -
Root of Love, Inspirational Root-Shaped Unisex Sterling Silver Band Ring
Dewi Putera
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Victorious Geckos, Set of Two Gecko-Shaped Golden Iron Wall Art Pieces
Narakorn Wongnitkorn
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
Oxidized Spruce, Forest-Themed Oxidized Spruce Tree Leaf Pendant Necklace
Nyoman Rena
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Sylvan Unison, Nature-Inspired Hand-Carved Decorative Box Made in India
Mohd Tanveer
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Whispering Vines, Hand-Carved Lotus-Inspired Soapstone Tealight Candleholder
Gulam Rasool
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Hummingbird Spell, Handcrafted Glass Beaded Blue Hummingbird Home Accent
Álvaro Ratzan
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
The Baby Cobra, Hand-Carved Natural Suar Wood Sculpture of Hatching Cobra
Sarwaedi
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Green Treats, Lotus-Themed Crackled Green Celadon Ceramic Egg Cups (Pair)
Thatsanee and Ramphan
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Festive Salamander, Handcrafted Salamander-Shaped Colorful Iron Wall Art
Narakorn Wongnitkorn
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Feather of Passion, Feather-Shaped Adjustable Pendant Necklace with Pear Garnet
Ayu Ary
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Harmonious Bamboo, Bamboo-Inspired Adjustable Green Leather Cuff Bracelet
Chang
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Heaven Birds, Set of 4 Painted Colorful Bird-Themed Albesia Wood Ornaments
Komang Sulaksana
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Nature & Peace, Hand-Painted Folk Art-Themed Pinewood Wall Cross
Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo
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Rhino Enigma, Hand-Carved Kadam Wood Rhino Sculpture from India
Motilal and Ayush
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Nature's Prince, Bone Pendant Necklace with Eagle and Wolf from Bali
Length: 21.25"
Made Wardika
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Twirly Turtle, Turtle-Themed Natural Fiber Journal with 41 Rice Paper Pages
Komang Sulaksana
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Wofa Adam, African Mask Necklace for Men's Jewelry
Length: 24"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
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Thriving Modernity, Nature-Themed Foldable Brown Jempinis Wood Phone Holder
Komang Sulaksana
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Floral Future, Hand-Carved Foldable Wood Phone Holder with Floral Motifs
Komang Sulaksana
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Leafy Discovery, Leaf-Themed Jempinis Wood Phone Holder with Golden Accents
Komang Sulaksana
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Tribute to Bravery, Hand-Carved Lion-Shaped Sese Wood Sculpture in Dark Brown
George Akologo
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Natural Tomorrow, Nature-Inspired Golden and Brown Jempinis Wood Phone Holder
Komang Sulaksana
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Hereafter Winds, Artisan-Made Golden and Brown Foldable Wood Phone Holder
Komang Sulaksana
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
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Passionate Bamboo, Bamboo-Inspired Adjustable Red Leather Cuff Bracelet
Chang
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Setra Wolf, Hand-Carved Bone Wolf Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 15.75"
Made Wardika
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
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Earth Textures, Wood and horn ear plugs
Size: 0.6" H x 0.7" Diam.
Komang Agus Saputra
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Tribute to Nobility, Animal-Inspired Dark Brown Sese Wood Sculpture of Buffalo
George Akologo
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
Festive Geckos, Set of Two Gecko-Shaped Colorful Iron Wall Art Pieces
Narakorn Wongnitkorn
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Felicitous Nature, Handmade Nature-Themed Metallic Foil and Steel Tree Wall Art
Narakorn Wongnitkorn
$599.99 Wholesale$599.99 -
Spring Visions, Handcrafted Nature-Themed Pinewood Tea Box in Brown
Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
$179.99 Wholesale$179.99 -
Princess of Hibiscus, Handcrafted Hibiscus-Themed Batik Pule Wood Mask from Java
Gunadi
$74.99 Wholesale$74.99 -
Tribute to Strength, Ghanaian-Made Sese Wood Sculpture of Hippo in Dark Brown
George Akologo
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Tribute to Endurance, Nature-Inspired Handmade Brown Sese Wood Rhino Sculpture
George Akologo
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Sylvan Salamander, Handcrafted Salamander-Shaped Brown Iron Wall Art
Narakorn Wongnitkorn
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Sylvan Geckos, Set of Two Gecko-Shaped Brown Iron Wall Art Pieces
Narakorn Wongnitkorn
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
High Nature, Javanese-Made Hand-Carved Mobile Giraffe Pule Wood Sculpture
Retno Pratiwi
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Hummingbird Fantasy, Handcrafted Glass Beaded Beige Hummingbird Home Accent
Álvaro Ratzan
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Aj Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Nickel Pendant Necklace with Aj Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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Tropical Macaw, Printed Multicolor Rubber Mouse Pad with Macaw Image
Ferlander Arguedas
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Mosaically Charming, Hummingbird-Themed Mosaic Teak Wood Decorative Box
Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
$107.99 Wholesale$107.99 -
Caribbean Flowers, Tropical Floral Handmade Round Dried Gourd Decorative Accent
Saray Leandro
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Tropical Frog, Printed Multicolor Rubber Mouse Pad with Frog Image
Ferlander Arguedas
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Marine Presence, Ocean-Themed Brushed-Satin Sterling Silver Stingray Pendant
Jantana
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Evening Forest, Handcrafted Leafy Resin Journal with Burgundy Tassel
Sofía Mancía
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Purple Tropic, Handcrafted Nature-Themed Purple Mushroom Wood Sculpture
Made Arsa
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
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Sunrise Forest, Handcrafted Leafy Resin Journal with Ivory Tassel
Sofía Mancía
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Whispers of Nature, Polished Leaf-Shaped Silver-Plated Brass Pendant Necklace
Ritu Malpani
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Blooming Evening, Set of 6 Floral Yellow Wood and Papier Mache Coasters
Mohammad Hussain Baba
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Honeymoon Sparrow, Handcrafted Romantic Jempinis and Benalu Wood Bird Sculpture
Yudi Suardi
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Village Day, Folk Art-Patterned Self-Storing Cotton Tote Bag with Zipper
Anna Yawson
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Quetzal Influence, Animal-Themed Magnetic Bookmark with Quetzal Bird Print
Gaby Briz
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Narwhal Whale, Wood Sculpture of Narwhal Whale with Mushroom-Shaped Base
Made Arsa
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Pacific Octopus, Hand-Carved Nature-Themed Octopus Sculpture with Wood Base
Made Wardika
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
Joyous Bamboo, Bamboo-Inspired Adjustable Yellow Leather Cuff Bracelet
Chang
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99
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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.
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DENEEN
Nov 14, 2020
Large, comfy & reversible
3 masks made of soft cotton arrived in a lovely drawstring, fabric pouch. Masks fit well over my average sized adult face, and their elastic loops are comfy over the ears. FYI, the masks are reversible, but the length of the ear loops are NOT adjustable. Would make a nice stocking stuffer. :)
Rebecca
May 20, 2021
Beautiful Necklace!
I absolutely love and cherish my Setra Wolf bone pendant necklace. The details are beautiful and it is very well made.
Beautiful Wooden Bracelet
This parota wood bracelet was purchased to wear while performing with my Ziricote wood ukulele. They are stunning together!
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