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History of Silver Work in Bali, Indonesia |
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 Bali sterling silver beads are part of an ancient tradition.
The art of metal work arrived in Indonesia in the Bronze Age from Southern Chinese and Southeast Asian areas. Bronze drums, dated from as early as the fifth century BC, have been found throughout the Archipelago Islands, and some of them are believed to have been cast in Bali. Indeed, the most famous of these drums, the massive Moon of Pejeng, still rests in Bali on a temple pavilion in the village of Pejeng. The drums were cast in the lost wax style and in stone molds. Beads of glass, coral, carnelian, shell, silver, gold, and other metals have been found in Bronze age sites as well.You will find many of these items in our current sterling silver jewelry collection. The earliest metal jewelry was primarily copper with some gold. silver and "suwasa", which is one part gold and two parts copper. Metal age graves reveal gold and silver necklaces, hairpins, beads and rings. Initially, raw gold and silver made its way to Indonesia from China, and India but eventually gold and silver were found in Sumatra, Java and Bali which became famous for its jewelry and dagger hilts.
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The History of Sterling Silver Jewelry |
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 The first few characteristics of brightness, color and the extreme softness of silver, were recognized in ancient times and used for the creation of decorative objects, which were often related to religion. This going back to the old Egyptian civilization. Silver was very rare and therefore called "white gold". Silver was also called the "lunar metal" , cold and luminous, like the moon's reflection on water. Because of it's richness, it was used to make ornamental objects and to decorate the surroundings and the people. Eventually silver was used to manufacture objects of daily use such as table ware. It has always maintained it's inclination to be considered as a symbol of wealth and comfortable living.
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Bali: Culture, Crafts, Arts |
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Bali's vibrant culture, arts and ceremonies are based on its unique form of Hinduism called "Hindu Darma" and since then developed through the centuries. Though the caste system is observed, it is not as rigid as in India. Religion is the source of traditional customs in family and community life. Bali has many influences from Hinduism,Islam and Buddism. Its influence is also strongly felt in the arts. The Balinese have managed to preserve their culture despite the overwhelming foreign influences brought by the increasing number of visitors.
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An example of wonderful Bali culture |
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Bali ceremony dancer |
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About Bali sterling silver jewelry |
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 A vibrant culture, unique arts and ceremonies, a friendly people and scenic beauty make Bali an island almost unreal in today's changing world and is therefore the main destination for pleasure tourists to Indonesia.
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History of sterling silver jewelry in Bali |
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The art of metal work arrived in Indonesia in the Bronze Age from Southern Chinese and Southeast Asian areas. Bronze drums, dated from as early as the fifth century BC, have been found throughout the Archipelago Islands, and some of them are believed to have been cast in Bali. Indeed, the most famous of these drums, the massive Moon of Pejeng, still rests in Bali on a temple pavilion in the village of Pejeng. The drums were cast in the lost wax style and in stone molds. Beads of glass, coral, carnelian, shell, silver, gold, and other metals have been found in Bronze age sites as well. You will find many of these items in our current sterling silver jewelry collection. |
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