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This bracelet is based on a couple different things. The Japanese archipelago is east of the Asian mainland and is thus where the sun "rises. The term Empire of The Sun or Land of the Rising Sun refers to the Japanese Empire because the sun has been on their flag since the days of the samurais. It's basically means ‘where the day begins.’ There is also a movie called Empire of the Sun based on the book by J.G. Ballard and directed by Steven Spielberg. It's a fantastic adventure story about a young lad who has to survive on his own through many hardships and adversities. His life and head are filled with lots of swashbuckling adventures and his approach to life, along with a desire to stay alive, eventually see him through. There are many great lessons to be learned from this story which do fill you with a profound sense of the meaning of life. I think this is what kinda inspired this bracelet...where does the day begin and where can it take you? I know, it may be a stretch, but it’s what this bracelet is all about. When I first saw these Hand-Painted African Glass Beads, I immediately thought of a sun burst and the resemblance to the old Japanese flag with the rising sun. It also made me think of this old book/film and the question of where the sun actually starts to rise. The Hand-Carved & Smooth Water Buffalo Bone gives this piece a real Southeast Asian tribal feel to it…something from the jungle. The Bone Mala Skull is there as a reminder to be open to where the day may take you and what kind of outlook you should have to meet it. Look to where the sun rises, turn, start moving in the other direction, have some crazy, fun adventures along the way and eventually you'll get to wherever you need to get to. Smell the roses…

Empire of the Sun Bracelet

SKU: 1000204
$75.00Price
    • Unique and One-of-A-Kind!
    • Stretch Bracelet 
    • Made with Hand-Painted Aftican Glass, Hand-Carved & Smooth Water Buffalo Bone, Glass and a Bone Mala Skull
    • Fits Wrist Size 7" (will fit wrists 6.75" - 7.25" circumferences)
    • Packaged in a custom-stamped drawstring cloth bag and includes a product info card that lists the name and what the bracelet is made out of
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