DESCRIPTION OF THE JEWELLERY
叠DIE is the collection of our jewellery with exquisite knitting silver layers. This silver earring is handmade by the artisan Pingsheng Yang from Kaili Guizhou. This earring consists of tranditional embroidery patterns including dots, clouds, flowers and leaves. The design of local jewellery is often inspired by the forms and patterns of embroidery, batik and paper-cut.
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 (knitting parts) and sterling silver (frame) - 15g.
*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: 5.5cm*2.5cm
Artisan: PingSheng Yang is from Kaili. He is honored as inheritor of Miao silver forging skills of Guizhou province. Yang has worked in this field for more than 30 years and has also received students to study silversmithing with him. This pair of earrings often takes two days to make.
ABOUT CUNZU
At CUNZU, every piece begins with a story of place.
Founded in Paris, CUNZU begins with Hmong silver—a living craft where every thread of silver carries the spirit of the mountains, the memory of home, and generations of artistry. For the Hmong people, jewelry is more than adornment; it is a legacy shaped by patience, devotion, and the human hand.
Rooted in this tradition, CUNZU works hand in hand with master artisans to preserve heritage craftsmanship while reimagining it through a contemporary design language. Every piece is meticulously handmade, honoring time-honored techniques and the quiet beauty of slow fashion.
Our journey starts with Hmong silver and extends to exceptional crafts from around the world, connecting artisan communities through thoughtful design and enduring partnerships. We believe authentic luxury is created by the hands that make it. By celebrating handmade craftsmanship and timeless fashion jewelry, we hope these remarkable traditions continue to be worn, cherished, and passed from one generation to the next.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
All silver jewellery will age and tarnish naturally. Store your pieces individually in small zip-lock plastic bags after having removed as much air as possible. To clean silver jewelry with pearls, use a clean, soft cloth or a sponge to apply a small amount of the silver cleansing cream to the silver item and to avoid the pearl. Rinse the silver item thoroughly with water and pat the silver item dry with a clean, soft cloth. We also provide jewellery care services, please contact us if it’s needed.