Colorful Handmade Bracelets From Pura Vida

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Pura Vida

 “pure life”

The beautiful Pura Vida colorful handmade bracelets immediately take me back to the summer of 1996 when I took a trip to a Third World Country.

My Adventure

I joined a small team of medical professionals that summer and helped provide medical assistance to a small village in Acatanango, Guatemala. The team I was with ended up seeing 1,800 patients in 4 days. It was crazy and I loved it! Upon our arrival to the airport a school bus picked us up and drove us up the mountains to a small village. As we arrived to our destination the patients were lined up waiting for us.

Men, women and children came from miles to see doctors and nurses. The medical team gave vaccinations and treated many illnesses. The picture below of the young girls and children wearing their colorful skirts is what reminds me of the Pura Vida colorful handmade bracelets.

Helping The Community

There was one major illness Dr. J and I treated. An elderly gentleman was brought to the clinic by his two adult daughters for treatment to his lower leg. He had a very bad case of a non-healing diabetic ulcer that covered his entire right leg. After treating this gentlemen his daughters were very grateful for the care we provided their father. They gave us a blessing and gifted the doctor and myself each with a beautiful handmade wrap.  It was their way of showing their appreciation and a very touching moment for me. 

I recall seeing women in the village wearing these wraps carrying their small young children on their backs and some times in the front.

Pura Vida’s Story About Griffin and Paul

My experience is somewhat similar to the story of Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman in that they traveled to a Third World Country. They took a college graduation trip to Costa Rica in the summer of 2010. That trip turned into a life-changing business venture for Griffin and Paul.

Griffin and Paul crossed paths with two bracelet artisans named Jorge and Joaquin. The colorful handmade bracelets seemed to capture the essence of their journey. At the time, Jorge and Joaquin were living in poverty. They slept with their family in a single crammed room with three beds. After seeing this, Griffin and Paul asked Jorge and Joaquin to make 400 bracelets to take home with them. No one would have expected for this casual encounter to grow into the successful partnership that it is today.

Colorful Handmade Bracelets Are A Hit!

Pura Vida bracelets are a way of expressing yourself. They are a fashion statement featuring unique color combinations and symbolizing the simple things in life.

Every bracelet sold helps support artisans worldwide as well as a number of charitable organizations.

Every Pura Vida Bracelet is carefully handcrafted by artisans around the world. The commitment to their craft is conveyed through the quality of their work.

You can tell by the craftsman’s ship these bracelets aren’t just bracelets made from yarn as they really hold up to wear and tear.

The artisan’s dedication to the “pura vida” way of life is demonstrated in the seemingly endless color combinations and innovative styles. Each bracelet is as unique as the person wearing it.

Can’t wait to see more? Click on the photo.

Charity Bracelets

There is a wide variety of charity bracelets to choose from. Above are just two different styles.

You can even design your own if you please but choose up to three colors for the main strings, two colors for the ties, and one color for the knot.

A few of the charities you will find by visiting this link include: Autism Awareness, Save the Dolphins, Save the Turtles, Suicide Prevention, LGBT Pride Awareness, Breast Cancer, Down Syndrome Awareness, NEGU and many more.

Why Shop Pura Vida

Pura Vida has a mission to give back to different causes around the world. Currently, they have donated over $1,737,190.00!  They have partnered with over 190 charities and work with over 650+ artisans worldwide.

Do They Just Have Bracelets?

Heck no! They also have some awesome anklets, jewelry (rings, earrings and necklaces), tees, clutches, beach towels, and more. Check it out here! 

To see the wide range of anklets click the photo below

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