peace gift

Bali's Aricadia creates a fascinating composition full of symbolism. He depicts a tall, muscular man surrounded by white doves removing bullets and land mines from a war zone. "In this world, we don't need any weapons to achieve a feeling of peace. We only need love and compassion," the artist reflects.

“The doves symbolize world peace, and the bullets are the remnants of war that pollute the world. The symbol of peace is the hope of all people. Strength must be balanced with a peaceful heart. Doves in the sky bring peace, clean the soiled land by removing bullets and mines left over from war, so that there will be no war – only peace on earth."Peace is love and mutual giving. starting from ourselves to our neighbors, our environment, animals, plants, and the universe. The best leaders think about the people of the world, not their own ego. Because life is a gift from God, live the day and live it with love."

Balinese artisan Aricadia paints an intriguing portrait of an expectant mother surrounded by gentle white doves, a symbol of peace. "Blue represents the sky and yellow is the grain of wheat that grows in the ground. All move as desired, without pollution and war. All went as desired without pollution and war. Just like the doves that welcome him where all babies will be born with cries of happiness, not sadness.

"A mother always does and spreads kindness for her baby so that she can give goodness and peace to the world. Good luck to all nations. In this world, we do not need weapons to achieve a feeling of peace, we only need love and compassion. Peace is love and mutual giving.

"Starting from ourselves to our neighbors, our environment, animals, plants, and the universe — the best leaders think about the people of the world, not their own ego. Because life is a gift from God, so live the day and live it with love."

Wrap yourself in the cool comfort of this luxurious long-sleeved hand-painted robe. Designed by Balinese artisan Desak Nyoman Parwati, the robe's unique patterns of navy blue and peach spiral motifs are achieved with a combination of batik, a resist dyeing technique, and tie-dyeing. Lovely and comfortable, its flattering front-wrap style, wide sleeves and matching belt bring a touch of Balinese chic anywhere you are.

Clasping an orb of polished blue agate, gleaming brass hands share the weight of the world in this beautiful interpretation of friendship. Handcrafted by Balinese jewelry artisan, Henry Anthony Sanny, this adjustable blue cord bracelet features a sliding brass closure inscribed with the words: "Ocean Lover".

Tropical fish become festive ornaments from Bali. Each albesia wood ornament is painted by hand by Ketut Nadiasih, from Bhakti Senang Hati. The set includes four lively fish hanging from golden cords.

"I'm Ketut Nadiasih, from Tampaksirin. I'm the fourth of seven siblings and our parents are farmers with no educational background. I had Poliomyelitis when I was a little girl so I rarely went outside my parents’ house unless somebody could carry me anywhere I wanted to go. I felt so at peace and happy when my nephew carried me to see the world outside for the first time - a world that is full of colors. I enjoy crafting something with both my hands that can be used by people. When I married my husband, whom I met at the foundation, I knew the meaning of happiness. We work together to create ornaments, my husband carves the pieces and I finish and paint them."