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Men's Wood
774 items
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Paradisial Lizards, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Lizard-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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Hypnotic Borneo, Hand Carved Wood and Bone Macrame Necklace
Length: 14.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
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Bali Turtle, Sawo Wood and Bone Turtle Necklace from Bali
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
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Forest Cylinder, Challenging 3-D Puzzle Artwork Handcrafted of Teak Wood
Widanti
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Audacious Swing, Handwoven Red and Ivory Cotton Macrame Hanging Shelf
Sandeep Malhotra
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Paradisial Starlings, Set of 2 Painted Floral Starling Bird-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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Striped Sounds, Hand-Carved Minimalist Oval Striped Wood Phone Speaker
Sanai Keawchaisa
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Paradisial Coasts, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Palm Tree-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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Paradisial Butterflies, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Butterfly-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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Island's Forest, Set of 4 Handcrafted Colorful Albesia Wood Tree Ornaments
Komang Sulaksana
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Paradisial Crab, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Crab-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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Race Around the Track, Handcrafted Raintree Wood Board Game from Thailand
Waraporn Khamsuk
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Paradisial Elephants, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Elephant-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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Paradisial Dolphins, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Dolphin-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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Party in Nature, Ghanaian-Made Redwood and Died Calabash Gourd Wasembe Rattle
George Akologo
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Mysterious Digit, Number-Themed Raintree Wood Puzzle Game from Thailand
Waraporn Khamsuk
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Cube Strategy, Handcrafted Geometric 9-Piece Raintree Wood Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Waraporn Khamsuk
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Paradisial Fish, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Fish-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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Paradisial Melodies, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Guitar-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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Paradisial Puppies, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Dog-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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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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Paradisial Turtles, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Turtle-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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Warm Memorabilia, Wood Photo Frame with Glass Mosaic Pattern in Orange (4x6)
Kamal
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Paradisial Kittens, Set of 2 Hand-Painted Floral Cat-Shaped Wood Magnets
Komang Sri
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India's Night Challenge, Embroidered Black Cotton Chopad Game with Classic Details
Asha Prabha
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Surfer's Spirit, Men's Brown Wood Pendant Necklace form Brazil
Length: 23.5"
Teixeira Family
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Vivacious Sound, Hand-Carved Oval Brown Walnut and Maple Wood Phone Speaker
Sanai Keawchaisa
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Adventurous Skull, Sese Wood Skull Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 22.5"
Robert Lanyo
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Rustic Mornings, Handmade Distressed-Finished Mango Wood and Iron Cup Hanger
Rama Shankar
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Game of Royals, Traditional Embroidered Ecru Cotton Ludo Game from India
Asha Prabha
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
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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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Inner Protector, Men's Volcanic Stone Beaded Bracelet with Hematite Jewel
Erick and Ivania
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Starlight Dimension, Fair Trade Pendant Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Komang Agus Saputra
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Swimming Carp, Unisex Fish Pendant Necklace Carved from Wood
Length: 27"
Chander Kant
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Basketball Match, Raintree Wood Miniature Basketball Game for Two Players
Waraporn Khamsuk
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Timeless Tunes, Hand-Made Mini-Sized Steel Gankogui Percussion Instrument
George Akologo
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Alibarkana, African Mask Hand Carved Wood Aluminum Brass
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Courage Spirals, Men's Sawo Wood Pendant Necklace with Cotton Cord
Komang Agus Saputra
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Timeless Tunes, Folk Art Medium-Sized Steel Gankogui Percussion Instrument
George Akologo
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Faith by Forest, Christian-Inspired Sese Wood Beaded Cross Pendant Bracelet
Erica Yeboah
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Faith by Resilience, Artisan-Made Sese Wood Cross Pendant Bracelet in Black Hues
Erica Yeboah
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Crimson Dala Horse, Folk Art-Themed Batik Crimson-Red Pule Wood Horse Sculpture
Retno Pratiwi
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Harmonious Connection, Handwoven Hexagon Cotton Wall Hanging in Brown Hues
Sandeep Malhotra
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Allies for Nature, Set of 3 Hand-Painted Warm-Toned Gecko Wood Magnets
Victor Hugo Lopez
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Divine Reindeer, Set of 4 Silver Albesia Wood Holiday Reindeer Ornaments
Nik
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Drum & Cheers, Mini-Sized Handmade Leather and Redwood Hand Drum from Ghana
George Akologo
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Apple Embrace, Handcrafted Apple-Shaped Wood Disentanglement Puzzle Game
Waraporn Khamsuk
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Tied Bridge, Handcrafted Wood and Green Nylon Disentanglement Puzzle Game
Waraporn Khamsuk
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Balinese Bolt, Men's Sawo Wood Bolt Pendant Necklace with Cotton Cord
Komang Agus Saputra
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Elixir in Colors, Handmade Striped 6-Piece Mango and Haldu Wood Coaster Set
Vipin
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Blue Element, Handwoven Blue Macrame Cotton Hanging Planter with Wood Ring
Sandeep Malhotra
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Sylvan Unison, Nature-Inspired Hand-Carved Decorative Box Made in India
Mohd Tanveer
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Golden Epoque, Indian-Inspired Floral Embossed Brass Mango Wood Jewelry Box
Khalid Ali
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Sylvan Elegance, Bottle-Shaped Mahogany and Palo Blanco Wood Decorative Vase
Hugo Pena
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Natural Journey, Men's Hand Crafted Wood Band Ring
US Ring Size: 9,10,11
Sarote Lochotinunt
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Fantasy in Spring, Floral Handcrafted Red and Green Marble Decorative Plate
Anil Bhardwaj
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Glorious Reindeer, Set of 4 Golden Albesia Wood Holiday Reindeer Ornaments
Nik
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African Comb, Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
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Three Challenges, Handcrafted Wood and Nylon Disentanglement Puzzle Game
Waraporn Khamsuk
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Couple Chicken, Set of 2 Batik Chicken-Shaped Pule Wood Figurines
Retno Pratiwi
$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
Susan
Jun 18, 2025
Beautiful!
GAve this to our son for Father's Day and he loves it. He really appreciates the craftsmanship and time it takes to create this kind of product.
Cindy
Aug 26, 2025
Lovely and Unusual Piece
This piece is truly lovely and unique. It's a good size, and the adjustable nature of the cord allows you to wear it in your own style. It picture accurately depicts the necklace. It is my new favoriate!
JOyCE
Jan 19, 2020
Fun and practical
I love this bracelet. It goes with everything and is easy to slip on, on busy mornings. It seems like it will last a long time.
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