NOVICA Petal Temple, Turquoise cuff bracelet

Presented by Wayan Asmana, this gorgeous cuff bracelet from Bali is handcrafted of sterling silver, featuring a shining band punctuated by intricate spiral motifs. Cabochons of natural turquoise finish this wonderful accessory. An artfully concealed hinge allows ease of wear.

Product Features

• Made from real turquoise; color may vary
• Product Weight: 0.0484
• Dimensions:6" L (end to end) x 0.4" W
• Materials:925 sterling silver, turquoise
• Country of Origin:Indonesia
• Colors:Turquoise Blue

Story behind the art:Wayan Asmana is a master silversmith from Sukawati, long regarded as Bali's most important jewelry center. Asmana learned his craft when he was in elementary school but only when he was in senior school did his father teach him how to make gold accessories. Wayan Asmana senior is unquestionably a renowned jewelry maker and designer.

When Asmana returned to his village after going away to college, he married his beautiful bride, Wayan Asmariani. Then he set about starting his own jewelry workshop where he designed and crafted a variety of gold and silver accessories. Business began to flourish and tourists were his main customers. Unfortunately, events such as the World Trade Center attacks and the Legian-Kuta bombing had a very bad impact on Bali's tourism trade, which in turn affected Asmana's work

Setting up on his own is difficult. Asmana tells of the time, three years ago, when a foreign tourist bought almost $1,200 worth of jewelry. When the artisan went to the bank to change the dollars into into rupiah, he was told the money was counterfeit. There was nothing he could do about it.

I am thankful that God gave me a chance to work with you, he says. My jewelry is now known in many different countries, and my family and I feel so much this uplift in our economic life, thanks to you. We hope to work with you forever. I will continue to work harder and better to please everyone. Thank you so much!


The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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