Love at First Sight: Handcrafted Kashmiri Bangles from National Geographic Store

I am not a bright colours person. Most of the time, I live in neutrals and I call black my "signature colour."  So why is it that my eyes are always drawn to everything bright?  I once overheard my mom say to someone, "Asiya loves looking at bright coloured clothes with fancy beading, but she only ever wears simpler styles."  Since then, that's pretty much how I describe the gap between my personal style and the stuff I love.  I think these bangles might fall somewhere in between.

Handcrafted Papier Mache Bangle. Source: The National Geographic Store

Handcrafted in Kashmir, by artisans paid fairly for their work, they are made of papier mache, and painted with bright pigments and gold accents to create a piece of art. The National Geographic Store makes it their mission to partner with artisans in vulnerable regions of the world, to provide them with a livelihood while at the same time preserving important forms of local craftsmanship.  A good deed doesn't hurt, right?  These would work perfectly with my customary black, a touch of colour and florals, just what I like.   Price: $29.00 USD from the National Geographic Store.