Kwa Oar Brass Cuff Bracelet

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For those who move forward — gently, but with purpose.

The Kwa Brass Cuff is shaped after the oar, or kwa, used to glide through the still waters of Lake Sebu.

More than a tool, the kwa is a quiet force — guiding, steadying, leading the way. This piece carries that same spirit: curved like the oar’s blade, cast in solid brass, and made to echo the grace of motion and the strength it takes to move through life’s waters.

A quiet tribute to direction, resilience, and the journeys we shape.

The Tboli are celebrated as visionary brass-casters, woodworkers, and “Dreamweavers”. The art of Temwel (brass-casting) is an honoured tradition passed down for generations. 

To craft each piece, the artisans use upcycled brass and other metal scraps from local junk shops. These are then transformed into new designs that honor Tboli tradition, folklore, and nature. Temwel involves a complex process of wax rolling, clay molding, and molten metal casting that usually takes days to complete.

Each of our pieces are handmade in small batches to showcase the highest quality Tboli craftsmanship available. Naturally, this means your jewelry will have small imperfections and a unique character to it.

  • Proudly designed and handcrafted by the Tboli brass-casters of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Philippines
  • Made with brass upcycled from various objects
  • Size: 7 in - 9 in
  • Slightly adjustable open cuff for a comfortable fit
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With love and wear, our brass accessories will naturally darken over time. Re-polish with vinegar, ketchup, or a paste of lemon juice and baking soda. Rinse with warm water, then wipe dry until shiny and new again!
Kwa Oar Brass Cuff Bracelet 
 - Sesotunawa
Kwa Oar Brass Cuff Bracelet 
 - Sesotunawa
Kwa Oar Brass Cuff Bracelet 
 - Sesotunawa
Kwa Oar Brass Cuff Bracelet 
 - Sesotunawa
Kwa Oar Brass Cuff Bracelet 
 - Sesotunawa

Sesotunawa

Sesotunawa is a Tboli Indigenous-owned social enterprise that celebrates the stories of Lake Sebu through Temwel (Tboli brass casting) and Temool Lemimet (Tboli beading). Sesotunawa’s co-founder and master brass caster is Kuya Joel, who learned the art of Temwel by helping his grandmother roll wax and cast brass in her workshop. Sesotunawa is named after the Tboli virtue that translates into “the spirit of working together”.

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