Silver Findings share their color with the moon. In the United States, we don’t pay much attention to the moon. In Bali, the lunar calendar dictates the cycle of Hindu ceremonies that binds the culture together. Like almost every building in Bali, our factory has a temple. Women gather daily to bless offerings that they scatter throughout the work rooms. During my visit, we celebrated the new moon with a small ceremony before work. The Balinese use flowers, palm leaf offerings, incense, holy water and rice to pray. It is a beautiful tradition that always leaves me feeling calm and centered. The man officiating this ritual is Ketut. He is an amazingly talented and skilled silversmith and artist who shepherds our silver finding designs through the sampling process. In his free time he also studies sacred mask dances to perform at large temple ceremonies.
