This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.
The unforgettable omkara symbol for om is realized in a sterling silver pendant bracelet. Bali's Asmara Putra designs the men's stretch bracelet, expressing a unity with the universe as he strings it with round beads of natural red tiger's eye.
Product Features:
- Weight : 0.85 oz
- Dimension : Bracelet: 7.5" L x 0.4" W , Pendant: 0.2" H x 0.5" Diam.
- Style: Stretch
- Gemstone colors: Brown
- Gemstone shapes: Bead
- 16 hand-strung bead-cut tigers eyes each measures 9 mm
- Metal: Sterling silver
- Finish: Combination
- Country: Indonesia
Story Behind the Art:
My name is Asmara Putra, which literally means, 'son of love.' I was born in 1991 in a part of Bali famous for its silver jewelry. My father, Wayan Asmana, is a Novica-featured artisan and a master silversmith.
I watched him and my mother craft silver jewelry ever since I was a boy. When I was in junior high school, they began teaching me our family art and I learned about materials, tools and techniques. After graduating with a English literature degree, I started setting up my own silver jewelry workshop.
I really like Bali's engraving motifs, and I include them in most of the jewelry I craft. When I was just starting, people underestimated me, but I took everything as a positive improvement so I could improve my work.
The more people criticized me, the more motivation I gained. I've learned by doing and by being aware of my past failures, until things finally became stable. I believe that by continuing to work hard, there is a way to find a satisfying result.
My father always suggested that I live a simple and humble life because life is not only for the present day, but also for a bright future.
I married my beautiful wife in 2016 and we have a son. Becoming a father means being responsible for my small family and improving our situation by working hard.
I enjoy Bali's traditional music that my father plays. My hobby is playing tennis twice a week.
I use sterling silver with gemstone beads to create jewelry designs that are different. I work with my wife and with the help of my friends who support my ideas.
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