travel jewelry

A serene and regal face, delicately carved of cow bone, adorns this necklace from Bali's Komang Suastra. She is Candra Kirana, princess of Kediri (a kingdom in East Java). Bedecked with over 2 carats of amethysts and crowned with sterling silver, the pendant is suspended from a sterling silver wheat chain.

Candra Kirana (whose name means 'Radiant Ray of the Moon') was the princess of Kediri in East Java. On the eve of her wedding day, Candra Kirana disappears. A demoness who wants Prince Panji (her bridegroom) for herself takes the form of a beautiful princess and tells the prince that she is his wife but has been transformed by the goddess Durga. Meanwhile, Candra Kirana finds herself deep in the forest, where she attracts the attention of the gods. Disguised by the gods as a man, she travels to the palace to be reunited with her bridegroom. When the demoness’s true identity is revealed, Candra Kirana magically vanishes. Panji goes in search of his bride, who has since become the king of Bali. At the climax, the prince fights with the disguised Chandra Kirana. According to the gods’ command, she must draw Panji’s blood in order to reveal her true identity. For a long time, neither of them brings harm to the other, but eventually Princess Candra Kirana draws her hairpin and pricks Prince Panji; thus she is finally reunited with her beloved.

Classic Balinese jewelry techniques are on full display in this elegant two-tone necklace handcrafted in the village of Celuk. Curling wirework and small silver droplets called jawan are delicately placed by hand using tiny tweezers to create elegant and versatile jewelry you'll turn to every day. 18-karat-gold plated bands complement the selectively oxidized sterling silver.

Javanese artist Joel Mangundirjo uses acrylic paints and textural medium to create this intriguing abstract painting. Simple Cubist forms and cheerful colors result in a dynamic canvas. Of the painting's title, the artist says, "Traveling is a fun thing to do".

Saint Christopher, patron saint of travelers and children, is portrayed on this sterling silver pendant with the words "protect us" and two crosses engraved below his name and image. His feast day is July 25. Artisan Jenny Setiawan of Java, who handcrafts all of her jewelry, always keeps in mind how the person will feel when wearing one of her designs. Feel protected while wearing this pendant, which hangs on a sleek cable chain.

Bali's Cahya Krisna presents a pretty sterling silver cuff bracelet enhanced with traditional Balinese details and a borobudur pattern. This accessory also comes in a combination finish for a dapper vibe.

A company of elephants parades across your wrist with help from this stylish silver bracelet from Bali. Presented by Wayan Asmana, the sterling silver bracelet is hand crafted by Balinese artisans, who treat the precious metal in a contrasting combination finish.