natural makeup

Nature blossoms into a paradisiacal treasure, assuming the face of woman wearing a traditional Balinese dance crown. A noble guardian, she is transformed into a spectacular jewelry box by the talented Gung Gus. The oval shaped box is carved by hand of local crocodile wood and painted with superb detail with acrylics.

Green as summer fields, peridot sparkles in a handcrafted cocktail ring. By Agung Jagra, the ornate sterling silver setting makes this ring extraordinarily feminine.

Desak Nyoman Parwati celebrates the sweet scent of natural Balinese flowers in this luxurious robe. A batik print is stamped by hand onto the rayon cloth before it is tie dyed in vibrant green and blue. This robe includes long sleeves and a matching belt.

Old Saint Nick is as festive as the Christmas star in a set of four ornaments from Bali. Wayan Cidra, from Bhakti Senang Hat, crafts each albesia wood ornament by hand and paints two in maroon and two in green. The set of four ornaments hangs from golden cords.

"I'm the youngest of five siblings and our parents are farmers in Gianyar. I never went to school because of my parent's financial limitations, and also because I got poliomyelitis when I was just a child and it left me with weakened knees. I wanted to help my parents in some way, so I have been crafting ornaments since I was 14 years old. I felt so proud to myself when I received my very first income. Although I'm not really happy with my physical condition, I'm happy doing ornaments and hopefully my products can make more people happy. My hobby is singing traditional Balinese songs. I'm married and we have a son and a daughter. My wife is the one who helps me in making these ornaments, which I hope makes people’s Christmas happier."

Symbol of patience and wisdom, a chelonian turtle centers this fascinating necklace by Nyoman Rena. It is crafted by hand of sterling silver with elaborate detail, featuring a reconstituted turquoise shell to resemble the green hue that makes Chelonia turtles unique.

.925 Sterling silver