The word Hende is derived from—and pronounced like—Hände, the German word for Hands. In Middle English Hende also meant "noble, graceful, clever and beautiful".
If you are in a hurry, please leave me a message to that effect. I make these items to order and do so in my spare time, when I'm not teaching or writing. It will usually take up to 2 weeks to fulfill your order but I am very happen to accommodate you when you need it faster.
Check out my Mom's new shop for charming bracelets made with found objects, precious and semi-precious elements, and vintage ephemera:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BreathingInColor
Traverse City's lovely Cali's Boutique is now carrying my one-of-a-kind leather earrings. Stop in to check them out when you are in Northern Michigan.
Check out my other shop, for babies: www.littlehende.etsy.com