Red Connection Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Ceramic and Wood Beads
This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. 'Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy', says artisan Sang Ayu. 'I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys.' The stretch bracelet is crafted from scarlet ceramic beads alternating with albesia wood beads in light and dark finishes.
- materials: Ceramic, albesia wood
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Description
This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. 'Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy', says artisan Sang Ayu. 'I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys.' The stretch bracelet is crafted from scarlet ceramic beads alternating with albesia wood beads in light and dark finishes.
- materials: Ceramic, albesia wood
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
