With more than 500 points of sale in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, USA, Australia, Scandinavia and the Dutch Antilles, buddha to buddha is well represented across the globe. The brand is very popular among national and international celebrities, Doutzen Krous, Blondie, Bryan Adams, Pamela Anderson, Travis McCoy(Gym Class Heroes),, DJ Afro Jack,DJ Sven Vath, Fergie (Black Eyed Peas) and Snoop Dogg have all been spotted wearing our jewellery. Recent years Buddha to Buddha has branched in different areas. In 2008 Buddha to Buddha launched a jewellery line especially designed for the younger generation. This collection is made up out of mini versions of the robust ‘mature’ jewels. Originally the collection focused solely on children from 4 to 13 years old, but after a lot of positive feedback and high demand, they are now also available in mature sizes. Buddha to Buddha also added a clothing line named Easy fit, created for both men and women. Like the jewellery, the easy fit collection is inspired by the Buddha to Buddha lifestyle, redefining the meaning of comfort. Supple jerseys, soft materials such as silk and high-quality knitwear make the clothing always comfortable to wear. All Buddha to Buddha clothing can be recognised by the patented silver coloured logo plate or Buddha head stud that is sewn on every garment. After these developments, the next logical step for the buddha to buddha verkooppunten team was to design a range of bags, also in line with the Buddha philosophy; clean, powerful, recognizabledesigns in durable and luxurious materials. The collection is made out belting leather in different colours such as black and cognac. New within the line are canvas bags in several design, a sturdy bag with multiple pockets and chunky zippers. In 1997, on a beach in Goa India, Batul Loomans sketched a bracelet on a piece of paper. He wanted to design a bracelet that you would feel and be conscious of, it had to be both solid and strong. Only days later he met a man who owned a silver factory and soon the first design was produced. After Batul returned to Amsterdam, he arranged space to display his bracelet in one of Holland’s most prestigious fashion stores in the PC Hooftstraat. The unique and bold idea was to combine jewellery with fashion at a time when jewellery was traditionally only found in a jewellers store. It was an instant success and the owner of the store contacted Batul to say “I don’t know what is happening, but everyone wants your bracelets, we need more”. People loved the shapely and powerful pieces. The company grew steadily and Batul continued drawing his designs on beer mats to maintain the essence of his first design on the beach. Nirja, his wife, managed the distribution in her spare time while friends took care of financing. Friends were also some of the first to buy and wear the bracelets and they appear to be the best ambassadors he could have. These days Buddha to buddha to buddha armband is a well known brand, worn by freedom loving people who like inspiring and unique designs.