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Nyoman Rena
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"After learning to craft silver jewelry, I borrowed capital from my parents to start my own workshop. Things weren't as easy as I thought they would be, but I have overcome many problems and difficulties with the help of my parents and God. I think we have to live in a simple way and always save for our future life if we want to succeed.
"My silver project grew better and more stable when I was 25. I had the help of 15 workers, and that…
Nyoman Rena
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"After learning to craft silver jewelry, I borrowed capital from my parents to start my own workshop. Things weren't as easy as I thought they would be, but I have overcome many problems and difficulties with the help of my parents and God. I think we have to live in a simple way and always save for our future life if we want to succeed.
"My silver project grew better and more stable when I was 25. I had the help of 15 workers, and that helped my workshop. Unfortunately, a client who usually placed orders with me suddenly went bankrupt, and I had to reduce my workers to 12 people.
"When I was 30, I married a beautiful woman and were blessed with a son and a daughter. Having children gave me more motivation to boost my project by considering their future. I always give thanks to God because, after having children, there was somehow always extra income to be found. I expect that my children can continue this workshop someday. For now, my wife helps me there.
"My work concept is to allocate the income from the sales to fund the workshop so it can become bigger and better over time. I work with the help of 12 workers now — three women and nine men. I organize our work according to their main skills and talents. Like other Balinese artisans, we use manual tools such as hammers, stoves, and chisels.
"Two years after I married, I began working with you so I could sell my jewelry worldwide and have more people see my designs. After four years with you, I was able to rent a shop to display my jewelry in a tourist area of Ubud. The profits from selling my jewelry increased by around 50 percent after joining. This helped to boost my workshop, and my little family could also buy a car and even make some home improvements.
"My goal now is to continue to create new and beautiful jewelry collections. It's a great challenge to create designs that will satisfy shoppers with the quality of my work. Usually the inspiration for my designs comes from my imagination, combined with the current fashion trends."
Original Story
Rena was born on October 11 as the third of five children. His father is Made Beratha and his mother is Ketut Sukarti. Young Rena started to learn wood carving when he was in the third year of elementary school. His grandfather, an architect of traditional Balinese buildings who is also a senior carver, gave much support to the boy's carving and jewelry development.
After graduating from elementary school in 1983, Rena's father introduced him to a famous silversmith in his village and young Rena began learning to craft silver jewelry on Sundays. Making use of his carving ability, he brings it to his silver work. He believes that one day his silver crafting will invite the interest of customers worldwide.
Products (127)
Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Dragon Splendor'
Modern Minimalist Polished Sterling Silver Band Ring 'Radiant Hoop'
Amethyst and Silver Bird Ring 'Owl Wisdom'
Unique Hoop Earrings in 22k Gold Vermeil from Bali 'Moonlit Garden'
Sterling Silver and Rainbow Moonstone Pendant Necklace 'Peace for the World'
Hand Made Sterling Silver and Pearl Ring 'Majesty'
Sterling Silver Spiral Shaped Drop Earrings from Indonesia 'Spiral Nautilus'
Artisan Crafted Bird Theme Citrine and Silver Cuff Bracelet 'Bird of Paradise'
Handcrafted Floral Peridot Dangle Earrings 'Nature's Gift'
Indonesian Handmade Sterling Silver Wing Drop Earrings 'Winged Beauty'
Unique Silver and Amethyst Necklace 'Sun Spirit'
925 Silver Earrings and Pendant Necklace Curated Gift Box 'Weaving Kites'
Women's Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Rainforest'
Seahorse Motif Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver 'Friendly Seahorse'
Men's Sterling Silver and Rainbow Moonstone Ring 'Lion's Charisma'
Pearl Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Sunny Day'
Handmade Sterling Silver Green Peridot Dangle Earrings 'Gianyar Dangle'
Heart Shaped Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver Earrings 'Sweethearts'
Sterling Silver Pearl Chandelier Earrings 'Heart Symphony'
Cross-Themed Modern Sterling Silver Half-Hoop Earrings 'Balance Cross'
Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Butterfly Love'
Indonesian Handmade Sterling Silver Flower Drop Earrings 'Floral Vines'
Pearl Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Two Full Moons'
Men's Hand Crafted Peridot and Sterling Silver Ring 'Peace Messenger'
Men's Sterling Silver Cross Necklace 'Holy Sacrifice'
Floral Sterling Silver Garnet Earrings 'Red-Eyed Lotus'
Cultural Monkey-Themed Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace 'Dangling Lutung'
Handmade Sterling Silver and Amethyst Earrings 'Dreams of a Cat'
Sterling Silver and Pearl Pendant Necklace 'Sacred White Lotus'
Peridot dangle earrings 'Sweet Leaf'
Swirl Pattern Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace from Bali 'Angel Eye'
Peridot Hawk Motif Cuff Bracelet in Sterling Silver 'Spirit Hawk'
925 Sterling Silver Half Hoop Earrings from Indonesia 'Spiral Beauty'
Floral Sterling Silver Amethyst Earrings 'Sunflowers'
Floral Sterling Silver Garnet Pendant Necklace 'Sacred Red Lotus'
Sterling Silver and Pearl Necklace 'Cloud Forest'
Handmade Sterling Silver Half Hoop Earrings from Indonesia 'Dazzling Flourish'
Sterling Silver and Peridot Leaf Dangle Earrings 'Marvelous Vintage'
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Dangle Earrings 'Balinese Goddess'
Men's Moonstone and Sterling Silver Ring 'Goodness'
Balinese Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet with Blue Topaz 'Two Pears'
Sterling Silver Eagle Signet Ring Crafted in Bali 'Ancient Eagle'
Indonesian Sterling Silver Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings 'White Forest'
Sun Themed Carnelian and Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring 'Light Of The Universe'
Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet 'Rainforest'
Polished Cross-Themed Amethyst Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Heavenly Purple'
Men's Sterling Silver and Reconstituted Turquoise Ring 'Chelonia Turtle'
Handcrafted Balinese Sterling Silver Monkey Ring 'Little Monkey'
Woven Sterling Silver Diamond Shaped Dangle Earrings 'Weaving Ketupats'
Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 1 Inch 'Moonlit Goddess'
Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Angelic'
Floral Pearl and Sterling Silver Button Earrings 'White-Eyed Lotus'
Ornately Detailed Sterling Silver 925 Hoop Earrings 'Garden of Eden'
Balinese Blue Topaz Bracelet with Sterling Silver Naga Chain 'Double Naga'
Handmade Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace 'Glistening Leaf'
Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Magical Shields'
Sterling Silver and Pearl Dangle Earrings 'White Full Moon'
Ornate 22k Gold Vermeil Hoop Earrings from Indonesia 'Garden of Eden'
Love-Themed Sterling Silver Band Ring from Bali 'Love Swirls'
Indonesian Sterling Silver Pearl Chandelier Earrings 'White Moon Aura'
Garnet hairpin 'Tiara'
Teardrop Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace from Bali 'Angels' Tears'
Amethyst and Garnet Tapir Cuff Bracelet from Indonesia 'Tapir Tale'
Peridot and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Indonesia 'Bali Gleam'
Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring from Indonesia 'Sukawati Fern'
Modern Pearl Sterling Silver Drop Earrings 'Moonlight Sand'
Leaf-Shaped Sterling Silver Drop Earrings from Bali 'Leafy Canopy'
Men's Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver and Amethyst Ring 'Immortal Eclipse'
Sterling Silver Garnet Dangle Earrings 'Arabesques'
Hand Made Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet from Bali 'For Your Birthday'
Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings Octopus from Indonesia 'Octopus of the Deep'
Handmade Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Blue Rainforest'
Sterling Silver Chain Necklace 'Chain of Celebration'
Wood Triangle Sterling Silver Swirl Modern Dangle Earrings 'Reach'
Indonesian Sterling Silver and Rainbow Moonstone Necklace 'Arabesque'
Modern Peach-Toned Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings 'Ocean Core'
Modern Sterling Silver Garnet Ring 'Mystical Eye'
Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace 'Sacred Blue Lotus'
Onyx pendant necklace 'Perfectly Free'
Handcrafted Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Earrings 'Blue Jasmine'
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bird Earrings 'Baby Owl'
Carnelian Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace 'Radiant Sun'
Sterling Silver Lizard Earrings 'Gecko Shuffle'
Pearl Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Three Full Moons'
Unique Men's Ocelot Ring Crafted from Sterling Silver 'Feisty Ocelot'
Tribal Style Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings from Bali 'Tribal Fire'
Men's Fair Trade Sterling Silver 925 Fox Ring 'Fierce Fox'
Men's Sterling Silver and Amethyst Ring 'Wisdom Warrior'
Men's Handmade Sterling Silver and Amethyst Necklace 'Wise Ganesha'
Barong Theme Men's Sterling Silver and Amethyst Ring 'Benevolent Barong'
Balinese Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 'Floral Curves'
Unique Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 2 Inch 'Moonlit Goddess'
Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Blue Halo'
Frog Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring from Bali 'Ubud Frog'
Pearl Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Black Forest'
4 Carat Citrine Ring from Bali 'Savannah Evening'
