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Suar Dwipayana
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"My name is Kadek Suar Dwipayana and I was born in a village of silversmiths in 1991. Almost everyone in my hometown crafts silver jewelry with techniques that have been passed down for generations. Both my parents worked with silver before they got married and started a family.
"My childhood was the best! Every day after school, I'd meet my friends and we'd play at the river and run around in the village. I love fishing as a hobby and also enjoy soccer. I was known as a…
Suar Dwipayana
"My name is Kadek Suar Dwipayana and I was born in a village of silversmiths in 1991. Almost everyone in my hometown crafts silver jewelry with techniques that have been passed down for generations. Both my parents worked with silver before they got married and started a family.
"My childhood was the best! Every day after school, I'd meet my friends and we'd play at the river and run around in the village. I love fishing as a hobby and also enjoy soccer. I was known as a nosy brat, although I get along with people very easily.
"I attended elementary school in my village, then moved to a larger town for high school. At college, I specialized in computers.
"One of the greatest challenges I've faced so far happened while I was at the university. I had to finish my final paper and there were lots of temptations and challenges that I needed to ignore and overcome to write it. I found the inspiration to do so in my family, especially my parents, and I want to make them proud of me. I stayed focused and eventually earned my degree because knew it would be a great gift for my parents to see me graduate.
"When I was 19, I began working with silver. Although I knew only the basics, which my parents taught me, I gradually became very interested in this craft. I began by smoothing the silver pieces and then moved onto more intricate techniques. I would watch my father creating new jewelry all the time.
"Now, I work at home with three other family members.
"The best part about my work is trying to create the most unique jewelry designs. When making jewelry, I challenge myself to craft a piece as good or better than what I had in mind."
Products (20)
Classic 11-Carat Faceted Blue Topaz Lariat Necklace 'Sacred Tears'
Fair Trade Balinese Faceted 1-Carat Amethyst Lariat Necklace 'Amethyst Sense'
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 'Gated Garden'
Sterling Silver Daisy Flower Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Sweet Daisy'
Cultured Pearl Elephant Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Elephant Soccer'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings 'Full of Blessings'
Amethyst and Sterling Silver Butterfly Earrings from Bali 'Butterfly Swirls in Purple'
Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Drop Earrings 'Celuk Delight'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Snake Cocktail Ring 'Slinking Serpent'
Handmade Sterling Silver Dangle Sandal Earrings from Bali 'Celuk Sandal'
Sterling Silver Starfish Cocktail Ring from Bali 'Bali Starfish'
Cultured Pearl Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Elegant Reverie'
Sterling Silver Elephant Cocktail Ring from Bali 'Elephant King'
Sterling Silver Leaf-Motif Drop Earrings 'Forest Leaves'
Lariat Style Necklace with Blue Topaz Gems 'Celuk Tears'
Hand Made Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 'Impress Me'
Sterling Silver Lariat Style Necklace from Bali 'Plain and Fancy'
Bali Handmade Sterling Silver Owl Ring with Blue Topaz Eyes 'Gazing Owl'
Handmade Sterling Silver and Amethyst Climbing Earrings 'Climbing Marquise in Purple'
Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring Crafted in Indonesia 'Gleaming Fate'
