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Men's Summer
256 items
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Tailored Appeal, Men's Short-Sleeve Cotton and Linen Blend Collared Shirt
Ajay Kapoor
$71.95 Wholesale$71.95 -
Ancestor's Blessing, Traditional Handcrafted Beechwood Phone Holder
Artashes Sarkhoshyan
$29.95 Wholesale$29.95 -
Timeless Appeal in Spice, Handcrafted Men's Leather Belt in Spice from India
Anoop Rana
$49.95 Wholesale$49.95 -
Streamline, Sterling Silver Modern Unisex Band Ring from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
$59.95 Wholesale$59.95 -
Handsome Devil in Beige, Men's Embroidered Cotton Twill Pants from India
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Karan Singh
$27.50 Wholesale$54.99$27.50 -
Handsome Devil in Dark Green, Men's Dark Green Cotton Twill Pants
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Karan Singh
$27.50 Wholesale$54.99$27.50 -
Tri-Tone Meditation, Sterling Silver Copper and Brass Textured Spinner Ring
US Ring Size: 5,5.5,6,6.5,7,8,8.5,9,9.5
Neetu Barathi
$184.49 Wholesale$204.99$184.49 -
Beloved Barong, Men's Amethyst and Sterling Silver Ring
US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13
Nyoman Rena
$209.99 Wholesale$209.99 -
Spring Cool in Navy, Men's Navy Linen-Blend Cargo Shorts
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Karan Singh
$57.95 Wholesale$79.95$57.95 -
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Hypnotic Borneo, Hand Carved Wood and Bone Macrame Necklace
Length: 14.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Island Inspiration, Men's Palm-Patterned Dark Grey and Green Batik Cotton Shirt
Ketut Suwitra
$99.95 Wholesale$99.95 -
Spring Cool in Dove Grey, Men's Grey Linen-Blend Cargo Shorts
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Karan Singh
$57.95 Wholesale$79.95$57.95 -
Village Huts, Men's Batik Linen and Cotton Blend Shirt from Java
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Rudi Wijoyo
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
White Ferns, Men's Black and White Batik Cotton Shirt with Fern Patterns
Ketut Suwitra
$87.99 Wholesale$87.99 -
Kuda Laut, Sterling Silver Seahorse Motif Ring from Bali
US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Nyoman Rena
$117.99 Wholesale$117.99 -
Blue Fireworks, Men's Blue Green Cotton Shirt with Abstract Batik Patterns
Ketut Suwitra
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
Valiance, Men's Prasiolite and Sterling Silver Ring from Bali
US Ring Size: 5,7,9,11,12
Kadek Hendra
$139.99 Wholesale$139.99 -
Greenery Memories, Leaf-Patterned Batik Short-Sleeved 100% Cotton Shirt for Men
Ketut Suwitra
$89.95 Wholesale$89.95 -
Handsome Stripes, Men's Block-Printed Cotton Shirt Crafted in India
Size: M,L,XL
Aftab
$44.95 Wholesale$44.95 -
Casual Flair in Grey, Men's Long-Sleeved Over-Dyed Cotton Blend Shirt in Grey
Ajay Kapoor
$62.99 Wholesale$62.99 -
Fireworks, Men's Batik Cotton Shirt with Abstract Fireworks Patterns
Ketut Suwitra
$87.99 Wholesale$87.99 -
Valiant, Men's Unique Sterling Silver Band Ring
US Ring Size: 8,9,10,11,12,13
Komang Wijayana
$287.99 Wholesale$287.99 -
Jakarta Man, Men's Sterling Silver and Leather Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.75"
Putu Gede Darmawan
$249.99 Wholesale$249.99 -
Forest Pebbles, Verdant Hand-Printed Cotton Pants from Bali
Size: S,M,L,XL
Saktut Raitawati
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Maharaja, Men's Gold Accented Sterling Silver Elephant Ring
US Ring Size: 9,10,11
Putu Gede Darmawan
$289.99 Wholesale$289.99 -
Sanca Kembang Python, Men's Sterling Silver Band Ring
US Ring Size: 7.5,8,10,10.5,11.5
Komang Wijayana
$369.99 Wholesale$369.99 -
Swordsman, Men's Leather and Sterling Silver Sword Pendant Necklace
Putu Gede Darmawan
$234.99 Wholesale$234.99 -
Tropical Vacation, Men's Palm Tree-Patterned Cotton Shirt
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Dani Paraswati
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
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Borneo Slate, Men's Green and Black Short Sleeves Cotton Batik Shirt
Saktut Raitawati
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Bold Diamonds, Block-Printed Men's Cotton Shirt from India
Size: M,L,XL,XXL
Aftab
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Peace Sign, Sterling Silver Peace Symbol Stud Earrings from Thailand
Size: 0.2" Diam.
Wadarat Supasirisuk
$31.49 Wholesale$34.99$31.49 -
Surfer's Spirit, Men's Brown Wood Pendant Necklace form Brazil
Length: 23.5"
Teixeira Family
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Vivacious Sound, Hand-Carved Oval Brown Walnut and Maple Wood Phone Speaker
Sanai Keawchaisa
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
Adventurous Skull, Sese Wood Skull Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 22.5"
Robert Lanyo
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Silver Eye, Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Flower and Eye Ring Thailand
US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9
Achara
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Game of Royals, Traditional Embroidered Ecru Cotton Ludo Game from India
Asha Prabha
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
Gallant, Men's Indonesian Sterling Silver Ring
US Ring Size: 8,9,10,11,12
Komang Wijayana
$269.99 Wholesale$269.99 -
Contrasting Beauty, Sterling Silver and Brass Meditation Ring from India
US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Neetu Barathi
$80.99 Wholesale$89.99$80.99 -
Double Hug, Golden Brown Leather Braid Wrap Bracelet for Men
Length: 16.25"
Chaloemphon
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Traditional Stripes, Men's Short-Sleeve Block-Printed Shirt
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Aftab
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Souls Entwine, Men's Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet from Indonesia
Length: 8.75"
Wayan Asmana
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Verdant Night, Men's Modern Sterling Silver Single Stone Jade Ring
US Ring Size: 9,10,11,12
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
$157.49 Wholesale$174.99$157.49 -
Bone Collector, Hand Carved Bone Skull Bead Bracelet
Length: 6.75"
Made Wardika
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Feminine Beauty, Sese Wood and Terracotta Hand Made Ghanaian Beaded Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Sukhothai Brown, Men's Leather Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Khun Boom
$71.99 Wholesale$79.99$71.99 -
Sunshine in Ubud, Men's Short-Sleeved Batik Cotton Button Shirt from Bali
Desak Nyoman Parwati
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
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Dark Thor, Men's Dark Sterling Silver Band Ring from Peru
US Ring Size: 9,10,11,12
Rosa Tomatis
$107.99 Wholesale$119.99$107.99 -
Simple Life in Dark Green, Adjustable Dark Green Jade Pendant Bracelet from Guatemala
Length: 5.5"
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$31.99 Wholesale$39.99$31.99 -
Halcyon Sky, Modern Larimar Ring in Sterling Silver
US Ring Size: 7,10,11,12
Alok Jain
$229.99 Wholesale$229.99 -
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Sunlit Dawn, Carnelian Bead and Karen Silver Button Wristband Bracelet
Length: 7"
Siriporn
$67.49 Wholesale$74.99$67.49 -
Amina in Golden Gray, Men's Rope Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99
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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
soft and comfortable
Bought for my husband who is very picky about his clothes. This is the perfect already-been-worn-for-10-20-years color and feel.
Walt
Oct 9, 2017
Energy ring
This is the third item I've purchased from this artist. The quality is amazing, this Energy ring is even better looking in person than in the picture. You won't be disappointed.
Bobby
May 14, 2020
Pass it on to family....
Love this ring... beautiful and intricate workmanship. As a spinner I use it to help me focus as I meditate on scripture.
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