The following pieces are created using a yarn called “Silk thread”. Silk thread is the commercial name for Viscose – polyester embroidery thread. The ones used in this collection are sturdy, color fast and have cotton ball – loop closure. Silk thread jewelry is currently the rage in India mainly due to the luxurious look that it portrays.
Romani Silk thread jewelry
Petala – a petal style leaf – Hand made silk cord with a wire wrapped copper – gold pendant (from Blue moon beads). Available for sale
Violca – meaning Violet flower- my most beautiful Stamped solder piece from this line. Copper pendant with pure silver design which has been enamelled and shaded. Put together simply on a silk cord with wrapped pearls to be worn with a casual or semi formal outfit. Available for sale
Viola: Like Violca, Viola too refers a violet flower. Here I have abstracted a traditional 4 petal flower motif to create a tab set pendant. Instead of setting a stone, I have domed a circle of bronze to be used as the focal. Looped ball chain adorns the focal. Sold
Esmeralda – Of emerald!! – Hand made orange silk cord wire wrapped with a leaf pendant. The leaf is form folded copper that is styled with cold enamels and patina inks and covered with resin. It has a normal birds nest with pearls on teh leaf. The drop by contrast is a traditional Indian enamelled (meena) teardrop. The wrap has wire spirals in3 colors (gold, copper and green) of annodized aluminum wires along with Japanese pyramid studs. Available for sale
Tasaria – refers to a New dawn. I have used a variety of crystal beads – different in color and shape to showcase the essence of a new dawn – filled with myriad sounds, lights and textures. I have used a ‘Christmas tree’ like pattern for its obvious geometry along with its theological connection (the birth of Christ indicating a new dawn!)
I have kept these pieces fuss free and wearable as I wanted to create a range that working women could wear to work with their crisp cotton shirts, cotton sarees or kurtas. Unlike the west, workwear in India is colorful, more freeing and provides a lot of scope for the wearer to bring about their personality. These necklaces are simple, yet OOAK (one of a kind) pieces that would make heads turn not just around the water cooler but also at meetings and presentations. Though personally I dont wear many cord necklaces, the understated glam and the quirkiness of these designs could fit right in with my personal style.
In case you have missed, find other designs from this collection here
– Romani Gypsy inspired jewelry
– Romani Mixed Media Jewelry
I hope you found it interesting
Cheers
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