Techniques that rely on handmade craftsmanship honor the cultures and regions from which they come. In Bali, repoussé, or the art of silver filigree, is still preserved by artisans today. In Central America, jewelry-makers work with natural stones, especially jade, in order to celebrate the techniques and materials used by their ancestors. In India, sterling silver jewelry is made through intricate jali carving or rawa (silver beading). Hand-casting and gemstone-cutting have also been passed down through the generations, and today, make their way into unique works of wearable art. In West Africa, fabrication (including soldering or welding) is a technique that has stood the test of time, as has leather twisting, which adorns men’s jewelry from bracelets to necklaces.
What men’s bracelet-making techniques have been passed down through generations?
