Silver Earring Findings are a practical necessity. At Nina Designs, we try hard to create earring parts that enhance your earring designs, becoming part of the image instead of tacked on afterthoughts. However, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that someone actually sat down and made each silver earring finding one by one. Every time I come to Bali, I spend time with the silversmiths, observing their meticulous work and marveling at the level of craftsmanship on display in the workshop. The women especially, bring to the workbench a dexterity honed by years of weaving intricate palm leaf offerings to honor the Gods. The Balinese pray daily at the factory temple in the courtyard and distribute offerings throughout the buildings. If you look closely at the photos, you will see several colorful offerings strewn on the work table. In this culture, there is barely a heartbeat between spiritual and prosaic endeavors. So the next time you slip on a pair of handmade silver earring findings, pause for just a moment to reflect on their origin and the cultural heritage they represent.
The silversmiths in these photos are: Wayan Narti, Nengah Sariani, Jero Puspa, Wayan Sri Sudiari, Nina Visiting