This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.
With an intimate beauty, sterling silver swirl and dot motifs are handcrafted along the length of this cuff bracelet that adorns the wrist. Surrounded by handicrafts from childhood, Bali's Buana designs the bracelet, fitting the central bezel with a single cultured pearl, flanked by two jepun, or frangipani flowers.
Product Features:
- Weight: 0.78 oz
- Bracelet Dimension: 6" L x 0.4" W
- Bezel Dimension: 0.3" H x 0.3" Diam.
- Worldstock Country: Indonesia
- Product Features: Handmade
- Gender: Women's
- Material: Sterling Silver, Pearl
- Bracelet Style: Cuff
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Made in Indonesia.
Story Behind the Art:
I am thankful to God for giving me such a great gift so I can make a living for my family. Not much, perhaps, but enough for our simple way of life.
Like most people who were born and live in Gianyar Regency, Buana has been surrounded by handicrafts since he was a child. Gianyar is a part of Bali known throughout the world for its beautiful landscapes and exceptional artistic legacy. Handicrafts like shadow puppets made of cowhide, woodcarving and silver jewelry are created there in towns like Tegalalang, Ubud, Sukawati and Celuk.
In 1990, Buana decided to learn to craft silver jewelry from a friend in Celuk. He learned it all, from the very basic skills like sanding, polishing and making plates to very advanced techniques. Supported by his family, Buana has continued his profession as a silversmith. "I am thankful to God for giving me such a great gift so I can make a living for my family. Not much, perhaps, but enough for our simple way of life," he says. "Hopefully through Novica I can offer a better future to my wife and two children.