SHAMBALLA
BRACELETS
Shamballa, Shambhala or Shambalas is
traditionally a Buddhist (Tibetan)
mythical kingdom hidden away inside
the mainland of Asia. Various ancient
texts mention it and through
time Shambhala came to be known as
the Buddhist Pure Land, a mythical
kingdom.
Shamballa Jewels
In 1994 a company opened a store in Paris
called Shamballa. Danish jewellery
designer Mads Kornerup, started to sell
designs inspired by ancient Buddhist
beliefs. In 1996 the store moved to SOHO
New York City. Shamballa got some big
clients and opened a second store in Tokyo
in 1999.
The New York store moved to Copenhagn
in Denmark, which is where designs
became more inspired by what we now
know as 'Shamballa'... and over time the
Jewellery shows, appearances in classy
magazines such as Vogue and Harpers
Bazaar etc , plus celebrities such as Demi
Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow have been seen
wearing the designs.
Hemp cord
Waxed cotton cord
Shamballa Bead
Resin bead embedded with czech foil
backed crystal rhinestones
STEP 1.
cut one piece of cord 40 cm
cut two pieces of cord 100 cm
Making a Shamballa bracelet
Step 1.
Clip the short cord to a board 10 cm
from one end of cord.
Clip both long cords either side of the
short cord 20 cm from one end.
Step 2.
Start with the long cord to the right
side of the short cord. Lay it over the
short cord horizontally forming a loop
on right. Take left cord and place over
horizontal cord, then underneath all
cords and up through loop on right.
Pull both knotting cords out and tight.
That’s 1/2 of the square knot.
1/2 of the square knot.
Step 3.
Repeating step 2, but take the left long
cord and lay over the short cord
horizontally forming a loop on left.
Take right long cord and place over
horizontal cord, then underneath all
cords and up through loop on left. Pull
both knotting cords out and tight.
Step 4.
Continue making square knots, move a
bead up on the short cord after every 3 to
5 square knots. The number of knots
depends on the size of cord, the size of the
beads and however many knots looks
pleasing to you. Continue this pattern to
the desired length. Keep in mind that the
sliding clasp will add about 1/2″.
sliding knot or “manual toggle”
adjust the size as well as secure the
bracelet
Cut a cord about 12’ long, slip this cord under all
three cords
Work square knots over all 3 cords for 1/2 inch.
Thread one knotting cord on to your needle.
Sew up the center as far as you can. After neatly
sewing up both knotting cords, trim off the excess.
SHAMBALLA STYLE BRACELET DESIGN
Make notes, find image, draw design.
Bead type (colour)
Threading material (cord, hemp)