Red Connection Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Ceramic and Wood Beads

Red Connection Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Ceramic and Wood BeadsThis 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

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