Our Artisans
Kemulan wrap bracelets are handcrafted by local Balinese artisans. Each artisan includes a “signature” on their bracelets via a unique 3-stone sequence. Meet your artisans below and match their signature.
Supporting our Community
Kemulan hires artisans from across the island— including remote villages. Kemulan’s efficient process allows our family of artisans to work from home so they can tend to house duties, and for many, care for their children. Kemulan provides the team with all materials and tools needed to craft bracelets. This helps keep our overhead costs low, which allows us to pay our artisans above-average wages.
Bali has always loved welcoming visitors from around the world with open arms. As we became accustomed to hosting our international friends, when Indonesia closed its doors to foreign travelers in 2020, many means of livelihoods were upended. By purchasing a Kemulan bracelet you directly support families and remote communities across Bali. For your support, each artisan includes a handwritten letter of thanks.
NGURAH ALIT
Ngurah Alit is from the Ulun Uma Village, Mengwi and has been working with jewelry for 23 years. He's a father of three and is married to our artisan Yeyen. His motto is "the simpler the life, the easier to enjoy."
Signature stones: Brown Tiger Eye; Imperial Jasper; Black Onyx
BUK OKA
Buk Oka is a mother of two from Balayu Village, Tabanan. She loves cooking, visiting the beach and finds inspiration through her children.
Signature stones: Brown Tiger Eye, Black Lava, Green Agate
GUNG SRI
Gung Sri is from Bangli Village and has learned to make jewelry from Kemulan. She also loves cooking and started her own catering business.
Signature stones: Green Agate, Brown Tiger Eye, Imperial Jasper
INDAH
Indah is a mother from the Belayu Village who's been working in the jewelry industry for over 10 years. Her favorite place to visit in Bali is the beach and finds inspiration from her travels.
Signature stones: Green Jasper, Turquoise Howlite, Cornelian
KADEK TIARI
Kadek Tiari is from Mengwitani Village and has just welcomed her first child. She's been working in jewelry for over 10 years and enjoys farming in her spare time.
Signature stones: Green Agate, Gold Hematite, Cornellian
KOMANG NOVIYANTI
Komang Noviyanti is from Tulikup Village and mother of two. She's been working in jewelry for 10 years and finds inspiration by being in nature. Her motto is "stop wishing and start doing."
Signature stones: Brown Tiger Eye, Cornelian, Turquoise Howlite
MBOK TU
Mbok Tu is a mother of two from Belayu Village. Her favorite part of Bali are the terraced rice fields and she finds inspiration from traveling.
Signature stones: Turquoise Howlite, Cornelian, Imperial Jasper
MITA
Mita is in her early twenties and is from Belayu Village. She loves watching movies and visiting the shopping mall. She learned to make jewelry from Kemulan.
Signature stones: Green Jasper, Brown Tiger Eye, Black Onyx
NGURAH MANIK
Ngurah Manik is a husband from Belayu Village. His favorite place to visit in Bali is Ubud and he finds inspiration by traveling. He learned to make jewelry from Kemulan.
Signature stones: Cornelian, Brown Tiger Eye, Black Onyx
VERA
Vera is in her early twenties and is from Belayu Village. She loves watching movies and going to the beach. She learned to make jewelry from Kemulan.
Signature stones: Gold Hematite, Green Jasper, Cornelian
WAHJUS
Wahjus is a father of three from Belayu Village. He's been working with jewelry for 12 years. He loves soccer and his favorite place in Bali is Kintamani.
Signature stones: Turquoise Howlite, Brown Tiger Eye, Imperial Jasper
YEYEN
Yeyen is a mother of 3 and is married to our artisan Ngurah Alit. She is from the Ulun Uma Village and finds inspiration through traveling. Her favorite place in Bali is Batur.
Signature stones: Wood, Green Agate, Cornelian
A Day in the Life - Our Artisans
