IF YOU CAN'T FIND THE LIGHT, BE THE LIGHT. The sundial represents strength of self. Through dance of light and shadow, it is a symbol of time reminding us that seeking light is a continuous process. Yet we hold the power to end the light within any time. Made with everyone in mind, each piece is a modern heirloom - an actual piece of history re-designed with intention - that inspires action towards our future, individually and collectively.
ARTICLE22 is on a mission to transform negative into positive. Each piece of jewelry is a modern heirloom – a piece of history up cycled from Vietnam War shrapnel and scrap by artisans in Laos. Proceeds from the collection clear some of the 80 million unexploded bombs there.
The bangle is the first piece and represents the virtuous circle formed by ARTICLE22 - the more jewelry worn and shared, the more land cleared, the more material for artisans to make more jewelry and build their lives.
Each piece gives back to support traditional Lao artisan livelihoods, village development, community endeavors and further de-mining efforts. Your purchase contributes to MAG (Mines Advisory Group) to safely & expertly clear some of the 80 million unexploded bombs contaminating land in Laos.
clears 3m2 of Laotian landscape
ARTICLE22 collection engravings include hopeful messages that envision and inspire action toward a better future, individually and collectively. Each design starts a conversation about how we can unite around our shared beliefs and transform ourselves and our world. History is now.
