Ketut Sulastri

Ketut Sulastri handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

"I'm Ketut Sulastri and I make jewelry. I'm a married woman who is known to be a hard worker, and a diligent and happy woman. I was born to parents who were construction workers. Since I was a little girl, I used to work after school as a silversmith to pay the school fees and help my parents so they could buy things.

"I learned to craft jewelry by observing people making it. When I was 15, I started taking orders and making them at home. I also started creating my own designs. Since I like jewelry so much, this became more of a hobby. Many of my designs are inspired by traditional Balinese arts and crafts combined with the current jewelry trends.

"I opened a small shop ten years later to sell my designs. That was a great moment in my life, and I felt my life was improving so I could help my parents and also my neighbors by giving them orders to complete. Now there are 20 women who assist me, and they are mostly homemakers from my neighborhood. They now have a chance to earn more money and have a better life.

"I use sterling silver, gemstones, beads and nylon cord in my creations. We use manual tools like scissors, needles, solder and pliers.

"I hope everyone helps us to sell more of my designs, so I can recruit more neighborhood women who really need more income."

Handmade: A Global Artisan Marketplace Ubud, Indonesia

"I learned to craft jewelry by observing people making it. When I was 15, I started taking orders and making them at home. I also started creating my own designs. Since I like jewelry so much, this became more of a hobby. Many of my designs are inspired by traditional Balinese arts and crafts combined with the current jewelry trends.

"I opened a small shop ten years later to sell my designs. That was a great moment in my life, and I felt my life was improving so I could help my parents and also my neighbors by giving them orders to complete. Now there are 20 women who assist me, and they are mostly homemakers from my neighborhood. They now have a chance to earn more money and have a better life.

"I use sterling silver, gemstones, beads and nylon cord in my creations. We use manual tools like scissors, needles, solder and pliers.

"I hope everyone helps us to sell more of my designs, so I can recruit more neighborhood women who really need more income."

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Maker Badge Caring for Children

Sulastri does not have children of her own but she provides for the care of her nieces and nephews.

Maker Badge Enabling Education

Sulastri proudly provides for her nieces' and nephews' education.

Maker Badge Job Creator

Ketut Sulastri began to work with silver at the age of eight. Her family was poor and they needed the money for food. She also used her income from silversmithing to pay her school fees. Today she has her own workshop and is very happy to provide work for other women in her community.

Maker Badge Preserving Traditions

Ketut Sulastri's jewelry incorporates traditional Balinese jewelry designs and contemporary trends. She happily teaches silversmithing to her assistants, and others interested in learning the art, but finds that many younger artisans are more interested in braiding, macrame and non-traditional techniques.

Maker Badge Profound Impact

Ketut Sulastri's Novica sales account for over 50% of her income. They not only bring stability to her workshop, but they enable her to employ assistants and give work to other women in her community.

Maker Badge Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Maker Badge Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Maker Badge Microcredit Financing

Ketut Sulastri has received a $2000 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

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Alternate image for Black Onyx and Heart Charm Beaded Bracelet from Bali Path of Love in Matte

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Black Onyx and Heart Charm Beaded Bracelet from Bali 'Path of Love in Matte'

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Green and Smoky Quartz and Citrine Ring from Bali 'Bold Majesty'

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Moonstone Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Bali 'Unity Flower'

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Hand Crafted Sterling Silver and Gemstone Charm Necklace 'Banyan Tree'

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Rainbow Moonstone and Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring 'Magical Force'

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Balinese Silver and Rose Quartz Harmony Ball Necklace 'Sweet Omkara'

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Floral Glass Beaded Stretch Cocktail Rings Set of 10 'Javanese Flora'

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Pink Agate and Heart Charm Beaded Bracelet from Bali 'Sentimental Charm'

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Amethyst and Rose Quartz Pendant Necklace from Bali 'Meditative Evening'

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L Lynley I am very happy with my beautiful necklace.

Alternate image for 18k Gold Plated Solitaire Ring with Blue Quartz Subtly Sweet

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18k Gold Plated Solitaire Ring with Blue Quartz 'Subtly Sweet'

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Aya This is a simple but very pretty ring. I wear it every day and have gotten many compliments!

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Garnet and Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring from Indonesia 'Magical Essence in Red'

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Joveta Nice rings. I sometimes wear them with other stacking rings I have.

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Dot Motif Amethyst Cocktail Ring from Bali 'Enshrined'

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Laura Love the work that went into this. It's delicate and unique.. it was just what I was looking for

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Hand Crafted Amethyst and Garnet Ring 'Rainbow Stepping Stones'

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Deborah Great ring, I get compliments every time I wear it. Looks like a stackable but is one ring. I would recommend!

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Unique Multigemstone Sterling Silver Ring from Bali 'Brilliant Majesty'

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Elizabeth Very comfortable. I love this ring and receive so many compliments. The stoes a great quality.

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Amethyst Religious Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Bali 'Unity Flower'

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Hand Made Amethyst and Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring 'Magical Force in Purple'

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Carolyn It is delicate and a beautiful design. Goes great with almost anything!

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Balinese Garnet Peridot Rainbow Moonstone Multigem Ring 'Memorable Trio'

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Lilliam Muy bonito juego de sortijas. Me hubiese gustado que fueran individuales. Están entrelazadas.

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Alternate image for Handmade Onyx Single-Stone Ring from Bali Princess Gem

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Handmade Onyx Single-Stone Ring from Bali 'Princess Gem'

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Lucinda I was trying to find a ring similar to one a friend had admired. I think this one is actually better made and I'm sure she's going to love it.

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Red Carnelian Heart Charm Beaded Bracelet from Bali 'Loving Fantasy'

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Spiral Motif Peridot Band Ring from Bali 'Lovely Vines'

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Lisa Fits true to size, delicate yet sturdy weight ring. Peridot gem is true to photo, crisp clear green. Only cons were there were some sharp edges left standing up on prong setting, which I could easily smooth with a bone burnisher. Also some inner metal leftover edges inside swirls and on the center bead..also I was able to file down and smooth with a needle tip diamond bead reamer tool myself. If I wasn't a jewelry maker myself and didn't have the tools or knowledge to remedy, this might have been a disappointing issue for others who buy. Overall, I love the ring very much but suggest more attention to finishing during crafting phase. Thank you!!

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