Omyoki handcrafted jewelry

Omyoki handcrafted jewelry is handmade by artisans from India, Nepal, Thailand, Indonesia. Discover their craftsmanship in this video.

We introduce you to some of the people who work with Omyoki. The manufacture of artisan jewelry is made by locals who have become friends. The workshops have all been visited and the working conditions checked, in order to propose ethical jewels.

Handmade jewelry Omyoki, handmade

Mahesh's workshop in Nepal

Mahesh lives in the suburbs of Kathmandu, in the family house, with his parents, his wife and his 2 children. He has been making malas and pearl bracelets for 14 years! 14 years of threading pearls, with patience, gentleness and tranquility. Mahesh is very religious, when he puts on beads he seems to be meditating. There emanates from this person an absolute calm, a peaceful force. Well known in his neighborhood, it is not uncommon to see one or two friends from the surrounding area come to chat and drink tea. Mahesh was introduced to me a few years ago by a Polish volunteer teacher in a Nepalese village for more than 7 years. A great meeting.

Govin's workshop in India

The handcrafted jewelry workshop is nestled in the heart of Rajasthan. This region of north-western India has been renowned for its jewelry know-how since the dawn of time. Rajasthan is a very colorful region of immense cultural wealth. It is not for nothing that it is one of the most touristic destinations in India. I met Govin in 2017, thanks to several business friends in Europe. Everyone advised me to go see Govin and what a meeting! Govin, Muku, Eddy, and a few craftsmen fervently work silver, crimp, brush, polish. The workshop is a real Ali Baba's cave, full of a thousand semi-precious stones. No machine, apart from something to polish! All silver jewelry is handmade, from A to Z. Forget the machines, even the simplest. It is all the more incredible to see the birth of these handmade jewels.

Fon & Lek's workshop in Thailand

Lek's workshop is located in northern Thailand, near the Burmese border. The Karen, tribes of the northern mountains are very skilled with their hands. The Karens work in fabric and silver and are renowned for their handcrafted silver jewelry. Unlike many countries, they use purer silver, which is 95-98% silver, instead of 92,5%, which is the standard. I first met Fon and Lek in Bangkok, because they go down there to shop. Believe it or not, communication was very complicated at first because the Thai people are not that English speaking! By dint of gestures and time we have come to understand each other. I have been to the north of this country a few times and the creativity, color and ingenuity there is incredible.

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About the author: The creator

Travel addict to the four corners of the world, artistic fiber, ultra connected, adoring to build bridges between continents and people. I have traveled Asia for 20 years and know people everywhere, whether they are Nepalese artisans, Tibetans, Indian artisans, Thai artists ... Sensitive to the development of local communities.