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Wayan Neri
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"I was born in Pengosekan in 1981. I am the first daughter of a simple farm family with two children. I grew up with the love of my parents. I was also really impressed with my hometown. It's a small village where people who live in the neighborhood always care for and help each other. And like other regions in Bali, we have a rich culture and traditions. Most people here do wood and stone carvings, paint or weave palmyra leaves.
"Since my parents' financial condition was…
Wayan Neri
"I was born in Pengosekan in 1981. I am the first daughter of a simple farm family with two children. I grew up with the love of my parents. I was also really impressed with my hometown. It's a small village where people who live in the neighborhood always care for and help each other. And like other regions in Bali, we have a rich culture and traditions. Most people here do wood and stone carvings, paint or weave palmyra leaves.
"Since my parents' financial condition was very limited, I've worked since I was ten. I started after I found out that my parents didn't have any money — I was crying loudly and rolling on floor because I wanted to buy a cup of shaved ice. They really didn't have any money.
"After this event, my spirit awakened to do any kind of work I could. It doesn't matter how much I'll be paid. The point is, I can save what I earn and, one day, I'll have enough money to buy what I want. I worked for my neighbor who crafts wood frames and carvings, and the money I received there was enough to pay my school fees and buy what I wanted. I worked in this field until I graduated from junior high school. During my first year in senior high, I boarded at the home of a master silversmith. There, I learned a lot about silver crafting, and I was accepted to work there.
"Today I'm a married woman with two daughters, and friends describe me as a fair and kind woman. I like traveling, reading about history and I also like sports.
"My husband is a silversmith, and we've been through difficult moments together that taught us to always be honest with ourselves before facing others. Because no matter how hard and difficult the problem or condition, we can solve it if we have spirit and are always honest. Only my husband and I work in our workshop. We help each other and he creates our new designs.
"For me, the best part of silver work is translating my husband's designs into to a real piece of jewelry. We work with silver, gold, brass and alloys that are easy to get. We use only manual tools like torches, hammers and pliers. We craft our jewelry by combining traditional and modern motifs that become fascinating artistic pieces.
"We learned about you from a friend and hope that you will take our designs worldwide."
Products (29)
Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Dragonfly Dangle Earrings 'Dragonfly Duet'
Sterling and Amethyst Ring with 18k Gold 'Majestic Touch'
Sterling Silver Hinged Cuff Bracelet with Pearls 'Moonlit Promenade'
Amethyst Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from Indonesia 'Bright Eyes'
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Dragonfly Dangle Earrings 'Dragonfly Duet'
Artisan Crafted Cocktail Ring with Gold Accents 'Royal Touch'
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Cuff Bracelet from Bali 'Hidden Gate in Purple'
Handcrafted Balinese Gold Accent Silver Amethyst Bracelet 'Bedugul Garden'
Garnet and Sterling Silver Handmade Dragonfly Earrings 'Dragonfly Duet'
Balinese Sterling Silver Ring with Amethyst and Gold Accents 'Jungle Petals'
Sterling Silver and Garnet Cuff Bracelet from Bali 'Fiery Gate'
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Hearts and Amethysts 'Totem Hearts'
Garnet and Sterling Silver Balinese Elephant Dangle Earrings 'Red Gajah'
Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Sterling Silver Earrings 'White Altar'
Handcrafted Vermeil Accent Blue Topaz Bracelet from Bali 'Bedugul Temple'
Amethyst Sterling Silver Gold Accent Ring Indonesia 'Starling's Gaze'
Hand Crafted Amethyst Cuff Bracelet from Indonesia 'Sterling Rope'
Blue Topaz on Sterling Silver Hinged Cuff Bracelet from Bali 'Beacon of Light'
Sterling Silver Hinged Cuff Bracelet with Citrines 'Bali Splendor'
Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from Bali 'Spiral Temple'
Artisan Crafted Garnet Ring 'Peacock on Parade'
Sterling Silver and Faceted Garnet Hinged Cuff Bracelet 'Fiery Royalty'
Bali Jewelry Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Amethyst 'Bali Splendor'
Hand Crafted Cultured Freshwater Pearl Cuff Bracelet 'Precious Dewdrops'
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Cuff Bracelet from Bali 'Fierce Warrior in Purple'
Garnet and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Divine Tears'
Sterling Silver Hinged Cuff Bracelet with Blue Topaz 'Sukawati Secret'
18k Gold-Accented Amethyst Pendant Bracelet from Bali 'Single Eye'
Braided Sterling Silver Cuff with Peridot and Garnet Gems 'Flower Buds'
