The word Shamballa comes from Buddhist philosophy, and is the name of a mythical land of enlightenment, peace and harmony (shame it's only mythical!). They were popular with followers of Buddhism, and also Yoga and meditation practitioners, but quickly found their way into the world of mainstream fashion.
I loved the look, but when I saw the price of them on the High Street and internet, I thought 'No, I don't think so'.
I then found a source of brilliant resin Shamballa style beads, which are encrusted with glittery crystals. They are in a gorgeous range of colours, from elegant classics to zesty brights. Making the bracelets is so much fun, and the sliding 'clasp' knot makes them incredibly easy to put on and take off by yourself.
I like to mix in some other gemstones with the resin beads. All the bracelets have at least two genuine Hematite rounds, which form part of the fastening. Some include Shell Pearl, and some have genuine Howlite stars.The threading material I've used is a lovely soft, supple nylon cord. There are no metal parts at all, and as they are 'one size fits all' they are the perfect gift, as you have no size or allergy issues to worry about.
The style is so simple and easy, it looks fab worn with anything from cool casuals to sharp business suits.To get the full Shamballa experience, I have also created a range of Shamballa earrings which coorinate perfectly with the bracelets.
To view the range, follow this link:
http://hollysfriends.co.uk/products/jewellery/shamballa/
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