Simple Elegance With a Twist.
Bands of sterling silver and upcycled brass from bomb casings intertwine in this handmade ring from Cambodia.
Decades of conflict have left the Cambodian countryside littered with bombs—some still dangerous, all a reminder of violence. One by one, the makers at fair trade association Rajana cut and shape brass bomb casings into jewelry that makes a statement for peace and hope.
WHAT'S GOOD?
BORING (BUT USEFUL) STUFF
Dimensions: One size, adjustable: 0.7" in diameter
Weight: 0.1 oz (2.8 g)
SOURCE
Handcrafted in Cambodia.
MATERIAL
Upcycled brass bomb casing and sterling silver.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Ten Thousand Villages is a global maker‑to‑market movement that breaks the cycle of generational poverty and ignites social change. They provide ethically-sourced wares — that empower makers from around the globe.
The Rajana Association is a nonprofit focused on sustaining traditional craft and providing business skills to talented artisans, who transform symbols of war into beautiful jewelry. They melt down brass bomb casings, following their de-mining then recycle them into jewelry‒wearable symbols of hope, progress, and peace.