Bauble & Chain » Keychain http://www.baubleandchain.com I don't make jewelry. I wear it. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:16:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Karina Matias’ Bonfim Bangles http://www.baubleandchain.com/2007/07/03/karina-matias-bonfim-bangles/ http://www.baubleandchain.com/2007/07/03/karina-matias-bonfim-bangles/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:00:59 +0000 Leslie http://www.baubleandchain.com/2007/07/03/karina-matias-bonfim-bangles/ Like the Worry Dolls barettes you wore in elementary school! But for your wrist, by way of Brazil, and much cuter.

“Bon Fim” means “Good Ending”. Bonfim refers to the colorful ribbons from the state Bahia in the North of Brazil. Locals believe that the ribbons attract good luck and ward off misfortune. Brazilian people believe that “Senhor do Bonfim” cures diseases and fulfill desires.

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Bonfim Bangles, $8 (thin) and $14 (thick)
Karina Matias at Stars + Infinite Darkness

If the bangles aren’t your thing, what about the keychain? Gah, how to pick…

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Senhor do Bonfim Keychain, $36
Karina Matias at Stars + Infinite Darkness

Bonus Brazilian link: Curumin.
Bonus Brazilian link #2: Gilberto.

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