Of all design motifs I love spirals the most and for good reason for they are the most basic and one of the oldest designs known to man. Math and art geeks would associate Spirals with all things beautiful due to the Golden proportion and the Archimedian spiral
Sanatana Dharma on which Hinduism is based on states that AUM is the primordial sound and the basis for all creation. The visual representation of the letter or the symbol AUM is incomplete without the spiraling loop. The Primordial spirals begin with a loop and continue to grow outward to infinity and beyond. This most basic spiral is called “Suzhi” in Tamil, yes like in the phrase “Pillaiyar suzhi” ( Curling symbol of Lord Ganesha – the elephant headed God)* which is used as the first symbol or expression of thought when starting to do any handwork – from writing to sculpting. See the end of the post for an elaborate footnote.
Likewise, loops and spirals are the foundation for wire jewelry. Most wire jewelry pieces are begun with a simple loop, which is then turned by hand to form a spiral base which creates the foundation for the piece .With a few simple turns of your pliers you can turn even the most humble piece of wire, into a work of art as spirals represent creation, beauty and adornment.
I have made many different spiral earrings over the years and they continue to be my favourites ( I even wore one today) so when this month’s Earrings everyday, we are all ears monthly challenge reveal was on Spirals I just had to participate. The first design is inspired by the curls and spirals on a tendril or a creeper and is called the Spiraling Tendril.
It is an ornate pair of earrings with annodised aluminum wire and mirror work beadsThe Second design is one of my personal favourites – its simple, elegant, classy and yet rich enough to accompany dressy clothes. I get compliments whenever I wear it even though my pair is quite old. I have made multiples of it over time and yet I always feel excited about it.
Our Inspiration
Out Inspiration was the fiddlehead fern. Chennai, where I live, is super crazy hot now, its been like that for a while (No, we don’t have a spring season here; just a long summer) so associating the inspiration with spring and the color green was difficult. Hence I chose the form over the color and created my own concept. Do check out what the other designs in the We’re All Ears :: April Reveal
* Footnote
Lord Ganesha, is referred to as the custodian of the AUM sound as his form bears acute resemblance to the visual representation of AUM and people believe that as Ganesha is the destroyer of obstacles drawing a symbolic representation of him – the Pillaiyar Suzhi will remove any obstacles in their path to success.
I hope you found it interesting
Cheers
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