Made Darmada

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I'm Made Darmada and I was born in Bali in 1973. I remember how, when I was just a little boy, every night my parents told me to always be a wise and honest person. There was a time when we went through hard times while both my mother and father were sick and had to stay in bed. It was then that I decided I wanted to become a strong man who can help my parents.

Bali has a long history of silver artistry and I am a traditional silversmith.

"After graduating, friends suggest I work in silver. I learned to craft jewelry in a specialized school, and afterward refined my knowledge by working with senior silversmiths in my hometown.

"Eventually, I was able to set up my own workshop but it wasn't easy. I started from scratch. Even though I had become skilled in this line, I had no capital. But failure is not the end — it's just postponed success. Never give up though people despise us. Keep on with the good efforts.

"I create my designs and make one sample for each of them. Silversmiths who work with me help me craft them. Many of my designs are handmade and must be processed with traditional tools.

"Today, I'm married and have two children. I hope someday they can continue what I'm doing — making jewelry."

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NOVICA was started with a dream to create a better world for artisans, because a better world for artisans is a better world for all.

Along the way, the founders of NOVICA discovered something very important - as artisans around the world succeeded, there was also a visible and profound impact on the communities around them.

Your purchases are that powerful. They directly and indirectly provide for education, help with health care, fund basic needs, support children, preserve disappearing arts, and of course, spread happiness around the world.

The founders of NOVICA had a vision of the future that is not one of mega factories producing cookie cutter products for all to cheaply consume. Instead, a bright future that celebrates artisans who take the time to create an item by hand. A future where time is protected, where stories are told, where unique details are honored. Love, respect, inclusiveness become driving force.

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