DESCRIPTION OF THE JEWELLERY
叠DIE is the collection of our jewellery with exquisite knitting silver layers. This silver earring is handmade by artisan Wu from Kaili Guizhou. The earring consists of traditional flowered pattern and string hangings. The petals are presented with both hollow and solid layers that are extraordinarily delicate.
Technique: Knitting skill is used to create this piece. It is one of the most skillful and patient work in the silversmithing process. Artisans need to twist two silver wires which are thinner than human hair and knit with the strand in the frame before welding. Through knitting, various linear decorations are presented, which are exquisite and exquisite. Miao silvermaking has been threatened to disappear and was inscribed in National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Material: Fine silver - 20g.
*Fine silver has a millesimal fineness of 999. Also called pure silver, it is less and less used in jewellery making due to its soft feature that increases the difficulty in the making process. However, to respect the tradition in the region, artisans insist to use fine silver to create high-qualified pieces with exquisite technique.
Size: 6.5cm*2.5cm
Artisan: Wu is running the workshop with her husband in Kaili, Guizhou. She is specialized in engraving, knitting and other techniques.
