Sukartini

handcrafted jewelry

"Nyoman Sukartini is the full name given me by my parents when I was born. From the time I was littl... read more

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Enabling Education Sukartini has seen two of her children graduate and continues to pay for the education of her youngest son. Job Creator Sukartini provides work for several local silversmiths. Empowering Women The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women. Caring for Children This artist supports children under the age of 18. Moving On Up This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA. Preserving Traditions This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive. Microcredit Financing Sukartini has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $4000. Proceeds were used to stock up on the materials she needs for production, such as sterling silver and gemstones.

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Sukartini handcrafted jewelry

"Nyoman Sukartini is the full name given me by my parents when I was born. From the time I was little, my mother taught me how to be a 'Balinese woman.' In her mind, a Balinese woman must devote her life to God, her husband and also to society. She taught me how to cook and do housework and also how to make offerings, starting from very simple ones and continuing with the complex offerings, because almost every day is a ceremonial occasion in Bali.

"At the age of 16, I studied at SMIK (Sekolah Menengah Industri Kerajinan) in Gianyar. In this school, I learned batik, ceramics and other home industries for three years. Back from school, I took an apprenticeship with a silversmith in a village where they specialized in jewelry.

"Today I work together with local silversmiths to promote Bali's beauty in our own way. We make different kinds of jewelry, mostly with sterling silver, in both traditional and modern styles. I was fortunate to find you. You help small artisans like me share our new ideas and designs, and have a chance to be appreciated by people from all over the world."

Sukartini Ubud, Indonesia

"At the age of 16, I studied at SMIK (Sekolah Menengah Industri Kerajinan) in Gianyar. In this school, I learned batik, ceramics and other home industries for three years. Back from school, I took an apprenticeship with a silversmith in a village where they specialized in jewelry.

"Today I work together with local silversmiths to promote Bali's beauty in our own way. We make different kinds of jewelry, mostly with sterling silver, in both traditional and modern styles. I was fortunate to find you. You help small artisans like me share our new ideas and designs, and have a chance to be appreciated by people from all over the world."

Bali and Java Fulfillment Hub

Maker BadgeEnabling Education

Sukartini has seen two of her children graduate and continues to pay for the education of her youngest son.

Maker BadgeJob Creator

Sukartini provides work for several local silversmiths.

Maker BadgeEmpowering Women

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

Maker BadgeCaring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

Maker BadgeMoving On Up

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

Maker BadgePreserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Maker BadgeMicrocredit Financing

Sukartini has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $4000. Proceeds were used to stock up on the materials she needs for production, such as sterling silver and gemstones.

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