wide pvc cuff bracelet 3627

 Extra wide tapered pvc cuff is a piece of arm-more... The open back design is easy to slip on over the hand and the tapered shape fits comfortably on the forearm. A dot line pattern is etched on the outside, the interior is smooth.

7 1/4"(183 mm) narrow end to 8 1/4" (209 mm)
2 1/4" (57 mm) narrow end to 2 5/8" (67 mm)
3 1/4" (82 mm) wide

Available here. 

ArtifactSite is the place to find modern relics designs based on ancestral heritage forms in modern materials.


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beaded grey fabric bangle 3278

 9 selected glass beads
12 layers cord
1 cuff bracelet

Astronomical design

edge stitched with four ply nylon thread
8" (203 mm) circumference
all new materials no animal products

A contemporary ancient modern artifact made from imaginary sources.

Available here


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triangle bangles 3471

 Two triangle bangles one small one large made from white thermoplastic. Each is cut from a circular piece of stock then segments are removed creating the shoulders.  These are part of the Handmade Artifacts project that uses modern materials to re-create ancient forms.



small 2 1/4" (58 mm) diameter

 The cut edges are welded together




small 2 1/4" (58 mm) diameter

 The larger bracelet has s slightly more rounded shape with the same three point shoulders and welded seams



large 2 5/8" (68 mm) diameter

Available here

other things you might like

carved bangle - large
small marsala cuff

similar white bone bangles 

design and photographs © copyright 2015 WhatKnotShop

bone bangles sculpted slender bracelets 3463

thin carved thermoplastic shapes
individually unique but similar

These bracelets are part of the Handmade Artifacts project which explores the development of ancient design forms in modern materials.

lightweight rugged
hand sculpted style
no animal products used
entirely and individually handmade

series "a" through "h" available here


previous series of bone bangles here
available here

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

white paracord herringbone 3382

 Sometimes the smallest material used in the simplest way can produce the most impact. This is what makes these narrow herringbone turks head bracelets so appealing.

There is only a single piece of cord in this example a segment of bright white 325 paracord, worked up into a five part herringbone design.

 Each part passes over two and under two creating the distinctive herringbone "V" pattern. The loose ends are bound together with waxed thread to secure them from unraveling.

The weave has a natural flexibility enabling these types of bracelets to stretch out quite a bit then relax to their native smaller size.

The paracord is soft to the touch but very tough material. Like other types of paracord this will shrink when the inner fibers get wet and take a "set" after it dries out. This lighter gauge material is nicely propositioned for these smaller projects.





design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

white and navy rope bracelet 3383

 Classic nautical colors of bright white and navy blue made into a small rope bracelet. The material is 325 paracord which is a smaller diameter lighter weight material than the more common 550 variety. This smaller size makes this the perfect choice for people with smaller hands.

 Paracord is made from a fiber core covered with a woven sheath which provides a consistent smooth and colorful stock of material. The popular "survival bracelets" are made from this material. Available  in a huge range of colors paracord is easy to work with making these bracelets.

These knotted bracelets have no clips or other hardware, just a continuous weave pattern. Can you spot the ends?

Size of this bracelet is 6 1/4" (158 mm) inside circumference. The paracord will tend to shrink when it gets wet so this one would be just right for a teen or small adult wrist.

              available here

Other sizes and colors are available made-to-order here.



design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle h PVC plastic bracelet

 bone bangle h




                      available here

 7 1/2" 183 mm circumference
2 5/8" 67 mm N-S
2 1/8" 53 mm E-W
1/4" 7 mm thick

series a
series b
series c
series d
series e
series f
series g

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle g PVC plastic bracelet

 bone bangle g




                      available here

7 1/4" 182 mm circumference
2 1/2 65 mm north-south
2 1/8" 52 mm east-west
1/4" 7 mm thick

series a
series b
series c
series d
series e
series f

series h

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle f PVC plastic bracelet

series f




                      available here

7 5/8" 193 mm circumference
2 7/8" 74 mm north to south
2 1/8" 54 mm east to west
1/2" 12 mm thick

series a
series b
series c
series d
series e

series g
series h

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle e PVC plastic bracelet

 bone bangle e





                      available here

6 7/8" 172 mm circumference
2 3/8" 60 mm north to south
2 1/8" 51 mm east to west
1/8" 6 mm thick

series a
series b
series c
series d

series f
series g
series h


design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle d PVC plastic bracelet

 series d





                      available here

 7 1/8" 200 mm circumference
2 7/8" 74 mm north to south
2 1/8" 54 mm east to west
1/4" to 1/2" thick

series a
series b
series c

series e
series f
series g
series h



design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle c PVC plastic bracelet

 series c





                      available here

7 3/4" 197 mm circumference
2 3/4" 70 mm north to south
2 1/4" 57 mm east to west
~1/4" 7 mm thick

series a
series b

series d
series e
series f
series g
series h

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle b PVC plastic bangle bracelet

 series b




                      available here

6 5/8" 168 mm circumference
2" 51 mm diameter
1/2" 1/4" wide

available soon

series a

series c
series d
series e
series f
series g
series h

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle a PVC bracelet

 series a




                      available here

7 1/4" 185 mm circumference
2 3/4" 69 mm north to south
2" 51 mm east to west
1/2" 13 mm wide

series b
series c
series d
series e
series f
series g
series h

 more here

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

white bone bangle bracelets 3309

three white bone bangle bracelets
lightweight flexible
extremely strong
thermoplastic
oval shape to conform to the wrist
no seams or hardware

more bone bangles here
triangle bangles here

this one: thin soft oval shape

matt finish
all slightly different individually handmade
a range of sizes available






individual pieces shown here

series a
series b
series c
series d
series e
series f
series g
series h

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

nylon cuff bracelet aluminum bracelets grommet bracelets

 Extra wide cuff with a set of grommet bracelets.

Cuff 13 x 19 x 2 made with 1/8" nylon

grommets made from various types of cotton cord, stretch over hand and shrink when wet

                   cuff bracelet available here


                   grommet bracelets available here

 Extra wide cuff with three metal bracelets

cuff 13 x 19x 2 made with 1/8" nylon

metal bracelets 3/8" aluminum shape to fit in place

 seams of aluminum bracelets are precision ground and aligned then compressed together for a custom fit











design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop