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QuickviewSundial Mantra Necklace
Article 22, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Save the Planet, Necklaces, Yoga StyleThe sundial represents life and strength to all it reaches, symbolizing energy, clarity, and the self, while also representing time, which never stops, but continues to move forward. Striving to find light in life is a constant search, but if one cannot find it, they can search within themselves and move forward. Your purchase contributes to further de-mining efforts by MAG (Mines Advisory Group) to safely & expertly clear some of the 80 million unexploded bombs contaminating land in Laos. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines. This necklace = 5 square meters cleared! Size: .8" engraved circle charm; Sterling silver chain 18" adjustable to 16".$89.00 -
QuickviewHamsa Eye Mantra Necklace
Article 22, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the Planet, Necklaces, Yoga Style""PROTECTING OTHERS IS PROTECTING YOURSELF" - The Hamsa Eye of Protection Necklace is made from recycled bombs in Laos. Your purchase contributes to further de-mining efforts by MAG (Mines Advisory Group) to safely & expertly clear some of the 80 million unexploded bombs contaminating land in Laos. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines. This necklace = 5 square meters cleared! Size: .8" engraved circle charm; Sterling silver chain 18" adjustable to 16".$89.00 -
QuickviewLotus Flower Mantra Necklace
Article 22, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the Planet, Necklaces, Yoga StyleThe lotus stands for growth as it is able to emerge from murky waters.We too can be like the lotus and rise from our struggles to blossom beautiful and strong. Your purchase contributes to further de-mining efforts by MAG (Mines Advisory Group) to safely & expertly clear some of the 80 million unexploded bombs contaminating land in Laos. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines. This necklace = 5 square meters cleared! Size: .8" engraved circle charm; Sterling silver chain 18" adjustable to 16".$89.00 -
QuickviewSterling Silver Circle Disc Cufflinks
Article 22, Gifts for Men, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the PlanetThis exclusive series consists of two pairs of AG925 solid silver cufflinks and aluminum from recycled bombs. Hand cast re-purposed military grade aluminum – our PEACEBOMB metal includes Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. These earrings = 11 square meters cleared!$153.00 -
QuickviewFull Circle Peacebomb Earrings Medium
Article 22, Earrings, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Save the PlanetVirtuous Circle earrings are high polished and accented with sterling silver cups, posts and ear nuts. Hand cast re-purposed military grade aluminum – our PEACEBOMB metal includes Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. These earrings = 9 square meters cleared! Size: 2.8 cm diameter$113.00 -
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QuickviewPeacebomb Peace Bangle
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the PlanetThe Peacebomb "Peace" Bangle is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. Engraved with the word "Peace" in 22 different languages: Mandarin, Spanish PAZ, English PEACE, Hindi, Arabic, Bengali, Russian, Japanese, German FRIEDEN, Malya/Indonesian KEDAMAIAN, Vietnamese HÒA BÌNH, Korean, French PAIX, Persian, Turkish BARIŞ, Italian PACE, Thai, Polish POKÓJ, Dutch VREDE, Lao, Swedish FRED, Hmong KEV TIAJ TUS As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bangle = 3 square meters cleared! Size: 2.6” interior diameter$72.00 -
QuickviewMantra Peacebomb Bracelet Grey
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the Planet, Yoga StyleThe Mantra Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap wired onto a silk cord. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 1 square meter cleared! Size: 25” PEACEBOMB Al metal bead on a 12” heavy silk cord, finished with an adjustable Sterling Silver bead slide closure. Comes packaged on a card that says "IT'S NOT WHAT WE HAVE, IT'S WHO WE HAVE"$33.00 -
QuickviewMantra Peacebomb Bracelet Red
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the Planet, Yoga StyleThe Mantra Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap wired onto a silk cord. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 1 square meter cleared! Size: 25” PEACEBOMB Al metal bead on a 12” heavy silk cord, finished with an adjustable Sterling Silver bead slide closure. Comes packaged on a card that says "LOVE IS THE BOMB"$33.00 -
QuickviewResolution Peacebomb Bracelet Pink
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the Planet, Graduation GiftsThe Resolution Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 1 square meter cleared! Size: .25” Peacebomb metal bead on a 33” silk tie up thread. Comes packaged on a card that says "What is your resolution? It's never to late, until it's too late."$24.00 -
QuickviewResolution Peacebomb Bracelet Grey
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the Planet, Graduation GiftsThe Resolution Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 1 square meter cleared! Size: .25” Peacebomb metal bead on a 33” silk tie up thread. Comes packaged on a card that says "What is your resolution? It's never to late, until it's too late."$24.00 -
QuickviewResolution Peacebomb Bracelet Green
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the Planet, Graduation GiftsThe Resolution Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 1 square meter cleared! Size: .25” Peacebomb metal bead on a 33” silk tie up thread. Comes packaged on a card that says "What is your resolution? It's never to late, until it's too late."$24.00 -
QuickviewResolution Peacebomb Bracelet Blue
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the Planet, Graduation GiftsThe Resolution Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. As part of the “Buy Back the Bombs” movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 1 square meter cleared! Size: .25” Peacebomb metal bead on a 33” silk tie up thread.$24.00 -
QuickviewResolution Peacebomb Bracelet Black
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the Planet, Graduation GiftsThe Resolution Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 1 square meter cleared! Size: .25” Peacebomb metal bead on a 33” silk tie up thread. Comes packaged on a card that says "What is your resolution? It's never too late, until it's too late."$24.00 -
QuickviewCourage Peacebomb Bracelet Orange
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Inspire Peace, Gifts that Save the Planet, Graduation GiftsThe Courage Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. Courage takes many forms. Wear this bracelet to remind you of the strength and perseverance you cna find in yourself when you stand up with courage. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 2 square meters cleared! Size: .25” Peacebomb metal bead on a 12” heavy silk cord. Finished with an adjustable sterling silver bead slide closure.$32.00 -
QuickviewPeacebomb Coin Wrap Bracelet Black
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Save the PlanetThe Peacebomb Coin Wrap Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. The engraved coin says "Dropped + Made in Laos :: Peacebomb." This piece turns the destruction of war into something beautiful - a reminder that we can sow hope, not war. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 4 square meters cleared! Size: .75" coin on 46" lambskin leather cord with sterling silver lobster style closure. (Note: leather may naturally patina with wear). Comes in a gift bag with information card about the piece.$72.00 -
QuickviewPeacebomb Arrow Wrap Bracelet Red
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Save the PlanetThe Peacebomb Arrow Wrap Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. The engraved tag has an arrow on the front and says "Article 22::Peacebomb" on the back. This piece turns the destruction of war into something beautiful - a reminder that we can sow hope, not war. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 3 square meters cleared! Size: 1.5" x .25" tag on 45" leather cord with sterling silver lobster style closure. (Note: leather may naturally patina with wear).$57.00 -
QuickviewPeacebomb Arrow Wrap Bracelet Silver
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Save the PlanetThe Peacebomb Arrow Wrap Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. The engraved tag has an arrow on the front and says "Article 22::Peacebomb" on the back. This piece turns the destruction of war into something beautiful - a reminder that we can sow hope, not war. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 3 square meters cleared! Size: 1.5" x .25" tag on 45" leather cord with sterling silver lobster style closure. (Note: leather may naturally patina with wear). Comes in a gift bag with information card about the piece.$57.00 -
QuickviewPeacebomb Arrow Wrap Bracelet Black
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Save the PlanetThe Peacebomb Arrow Wrap Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. The engraved tag has an arrow on the front and says "Article 22::Peacebomb" on the back. This piece turns the destruction of war into something beautiful - a reminder that we can sow hope, not war. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 3 square meters cleared! Size: 1.5" x .25" tag on 45" leather cord with sterling silver lobster style closure. (Note: leather may naturally patina with wear). Comes in a gift bag with information card about the piece.$57.00 -
QuickviewPeacebomb Arrow Wrap Bracelet Navy
Article 22, Bracelets & Cuffs, Gifts that Give Back, Gifts that Save the PlanetThe Peacebomb Arrow Wrap Bracelet is cast from re-purposed military grade aluminum including Vietnam War-era bombs, plane parts, military hardware and other aluminum scrap. The engraved tag has an arrow on the front and says "Article 22::Peacebomb" on the back. This piece turns the destruction of war into something beautiful - a reminder that we can sow hope, not war. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines so families can safely travel around and farm their land. This bracelet = 3 square meters cleared! Size: 1.5" x .25" tag on 45" leather cord with sterling silver lobster style closure. (Note: leather may naturally patina with wear). Comes in a gift bag with information card about the piece.$57.00 -
QuickviewUpcycled Bomb Peace Ornament White
Article 22, Christmas, Gifts that Inspire Peace, OrnamentsThe Peace Sign Ornament is made from recycled bombs in Laos. Your purchase contributes to further de-mining efforts by MAG (Mines Advisory Group) to safely & expertly clear some of the 80 million unexploded bombs contaminating land in Laos. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines. This ornament = 2 square meters cleared! Size: Peace sign - 1.625" diameter; String - 3" drop$29.00 -
QuickviewUpcycled Bomb Spoon Ornament
Article 22, Christmas, Gifts that Inspire Peace, OrnamentsThe Peace Spoon Ornament is made from recycled bombs in Laos. Your purchase contributes to further de-mining efforts by MAG (Mines Advisory Group) to safely & expertly clear some of the 80 million unexploded bombs contaminating land in Laos. As part of the "Buy Back the Bombs" movement, your purchase provides fair employment for artisans in Laos and also helps clear landmines. This ornament = 2 square meters cleared! Size:$25.00
War in Laos
Between 1964 and 1973, against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the Secret War was waged in neutral Laos. To contain the spread of communism, American B-52s dropped an average of one bomb-load every eight minutes, 24 hours a day, for nine years. 80 million failed to detonate.
Jewelry Made From Bombs
Made by melting and recasting the aluminum shrapnel into wood and ash molds. ARTICLE22 partners with the Mines Advisory Group in Laos so that with each piece of jewelry that is made, at least 3 square meters of bomb littered land is cleared. The jewelry turns negative to positive. A light in the darkness. Fair trade in action.
Laos has incredible biological diversity, many ethnic groups, and a thriving craft culture. In 1974, artisans in Xieng Khouang returned to their village to find exploded and unexploded bombs and a crashed jet plane. They began to melt the war scrap into spoons. In 2009, the ARTICLE22 team discovered the village and began to work with over a dozen artisan families to make Peacebomb jewelry. They earn at least 5 times the local hourly minimum wage. This allows them the income to provide education to their children, healthcare, books, and fuel; farming alone cannot sustain them.
Artisans are agents of change: their craft makes the land a safe place for children to play and for farmers to grow more palm trees, rice, fruit, vegetables, and flowers.
ARTICLE 22 also donates 10% on top of product orders to the Village Development Fund to benefit the entire community, from electricity in communal areas to micro-financing livestock investments. help support income generating activities and the creation of sustainable businesses so that the next generation can build upon the foundation set by their parents.
