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The Artisans Are Present
The Artisans Are Present
To celebrate our artisans, we pass the mic to six incredible (and incredibly talented) women from our Artisan Workshop.
To celebrate our artisans, we pass the mic to six incredible (and incredibly talented) women from our Artisan Workshop.

Twin Sisters Swasti and Saris Twin Sisters Swasti and Saris

JH Metalsmiths since 2002

The twins learned silversmithing at a young age, helping their parents make jewelry to sell in Celuk—the silversmithing village in Bali. In 2002, a JH staff member discovered their work and offered them jobs in the John Hardy Workshop. Now Master Artisans, they have been with the brand for 22 years.

JH Metalsmiths since 2002

Specialize in Silver and Goldsmithing and our Love Knot Collection.

“In 2002, we became the first women to work on production and metalsmithing here. At the time, in Bali, it was almost exclusively men who worked in those trades.” “In 2002, we became the first women to work on production and metalsmithing here. At the time, in Bali, it was almost exclusively men who worked in those trades. Today—look at us—we are Master Silver and Goldsmiths.”

“Women can earn money without waiting on men. To make a piece perfect, you need focus and precision.” “Women can earn money without waiting on men. To make a piece perfect, you need focus and precision.”

Nike Nike

JH Jewelry Designer since 2017

Nike took her love of drawing and turned it into a career in our Design Department. She specializes in technical sketches and beautiful watercolor renderings of product.

JH Jewelry Designer since 2017


Specializes in technical sketches and watercolor renderings.

“The technical aspect of drawing is the hardest. I love rendering in watercolor—watercolor is refreshing.” “The technical aspect of drawing is the hardest. I love rendering in watercolor—watercolor is refreshing.”

Here, Nike works on a pencil rendering of Spear.
Here, Nike works on a pencil
rendering of Spear.

Narti Narti

JH Wax Carver since 2018

A Master Wax Carver, Narti specializes in heritage wax-casting techniques used to create our intricate Naga Dragon design.

JH Wax Carver since 2018

Specializes in heritage wax-casting techniques.

“My job is to translate a 2D drawing into a 3D wax model—like a sculptor. Naga is the hardest—not everyone can do Naga.” “My job is to translate a 2D drawing into a 3D wax model—like a sculptor. Naga is the hardest—not everyone can do Naga.”

Asnat Asnat

JH Jewelry Designer since 2008


Asnat specializes in hand-rendering new designs in pencil and watercolor. Her speciality is the highly technical Spear.

JH Jewelry Designer since 2008

Specializes in technical sketches and watercolor renderings.

“The main thing is patience and not to be scared to compete.” “The main thing is patience and not to be scared to compete…”

Yesa Yesa

JH Chain Weaver since 2023

Yesa specializes in weaving our Icon Chain, using traditional techniques that have been practiced in Bali for centuries. Our weaving team is comprised of 99% women, and techniques are passed down intergenerationally.

JH Chain Weaver since 2023


Specializes in weaving our Icon Chain.

“To create the chain, you have to set each link, solder each link, stretch each link, pinch each link…then you move on to weaving.” “To create the chain, you have to set each link, solder each link, stretch each link, pinch each link…then you move on to weaving.”

“The ‘penusuk’ or pick is my favorite tool. It’s sharp and a bit dangerous—but it creates beauty.” “The ‘penusuk’ or pick is my favorite tool. It’s sharp and a bit dangerous—but it creates beauty.”