This elegant brooch from Balinese artisan Wayan Asmana features curving branches carefully rendered in sterling silver. Oxidized areas emphasize the meticulous detail given to every leaf and bud. White cultured pearls, like budding cotton bolls, grace the original design.

.925 Sterling silver. The presence of pearl makes this brooch a great gift for June birthdays.

A jewelry pouch inspired by the unique culture of Indonesia is included with this brooch.

Each product comes with a special NOVICA booklet that helps to bring artisans and patrons closer together with a small bit of information about the creator of each piece and the inspiration behind the item.

Wayan Asmana (left), the artisan behind NOVICA Silver White Cultured Freshwater Pearl .925 Sterling Silver Brooch 'Budding Cotton', is the creator of many other unique, handcrafted jewelry items sold by NOVICA.Wayan Asmana learned the silversmith's craft in elementary school. 'I opened my own jewelry workshop to design and craft a variety of gold and silver accessories. 'Unfortunately, events such as the World Trade Center attacks and the Legian-Kuta bombing have had a very bad impact on Bali's tourism trade, which in turn has affected my work.'

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. 

We CONNECT artisans to a global marketplace of socially conscious customers:
Artisans from around the world (many living in rural communities) don't have the means to sell their work on the international market. NOVICA gives them a free platform to do this, and reach customers on a global scale. Our teams of local art experts based in every region, provide artisans with all the backup they need. Wayan Asmana (pictured above), the artisan behind this and many other special pieces, works with the NOVICA regional office in Bali and Java.​

We EMPOWER artisans to build a sustainable business from their craft:
We operate a completely transparent system where artisans have all the control. They are free to raise or lower their own prices, can withdraw their products at any time, and can even put their items on sale. 

We PRESERVE ancient artistic traditions for future generations to enjoy:
Local sourcing teams in every region are tasked with finding the most unique and precious art traditions around. We look for originality, quality of workmanship, and pieces we know our customers will love. In the past, artists have been forced to give up their art in favor of a more lucrative career. NOVICA allows them to carry on with their craft, as there is now a platform from which they can operate a sustainable creative business.