Article 22 Courage Silk Mantra Bracelet in Coral

“Peace is the bomb.” That’s the motto of Article 22, a jewellery company named after the 22nd article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Using the metal from unexploded landmines and melted-down shrapnel left behind in Laos during the Vietnam War, they transform the negative into a positive with their line of ethically created jewellery.

Article 22’s Silk Mantra Bracelets are designed with everyone in mind. Their coral silk string bracelet emphasizes that courage takes many forms and to remember to have the strength to venture, persevere and withstand. Each piece is a modern heirloom – an actual piece of history re-designed with intention – that inspires action towards our future, individually and collectively.

HOW IS IT MADE?

• Created in Laos by local artisans who melt down the metal from war debris, including unexploded landmines, left behind after the Vietnam War.
• Proceeds are reinvested to continue to clear contaminated land. Your purchase contributes to MAG (Mines Advisory Group) to safely & expertly clear some of the 80 million unexploded bombs contaminating land in Laos
• This purchase clears 5m2 of Laotian landscape
• Each piece gives back to support traditional Laotian artisan livelihoods, village development and community endeavors
• Article 22 pays local artisans at least 5 times the local minimum wage

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

• Each piece of Article 22 jewellery comes with a story card and a canvas drawstring bag, making it a perfect gift idea