A HERITAGE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
Spanning through thousands of years of history, between civilizations and with thousands of miles in between, from craftsman to craftsman.
TRACING BACK TO ANCIENT TIMES
Our craftsmen use intricate jewelry making techniques which could be traced as far back as Ancient Etruria, over one thousand years ago, in present day North-Central Italy. Where the technique of gold wire weaving and granulation has been observed.
A JOURNEY OF THOUSANDS OF MILES
Historical and anthropological research have shown that the handmade jewelry making techniques used to make our jewelry pieces, have travelled from civilization to civilization, spanning thousands of miles over a thousand years ago.
From the verdant hills of the Etruscan Civilization, this jewelry making technique has been observed to have travelled to the rugged Ancient Greek Civilization, to the arid deserts of Ancient Egypt, throughout Mesopotamia, the Indian Subcontinent and then reaching as far east as the island of Bali.
THE ART OF JEWELRY MAKING AND THE ROYAL COURTS OF BALI
The art of handmade jewelry making, after having travelled from Southern Europe, along the mediterranean, into Egypt, the Middle East, through the Indian Subcontinent, finally makes its way into the Malay Archipelago.
In the Island of Bali, this very tradition has been adopted by the Royal Courts, and throughout time, it has been preserved, being handed down from generation to generation.
ANCIENT DNA, MODERN ATTITUDE
Our "Bali" chain weaving as well as the use of granulation, especially on our solid gold pieces are an example of how we continue to create using this rare yet intricate jewelry making technique, giving an honor to it's historical roots while refining it with a more modern, Eleuthera edge.
THE INCREASINGLY RARE ART OF HANDMADE BEAUTY AND INTRICACY
In modern times, the ancient art of handmade jewelry making is becoming ever so increasingly rare.
Many of the intricate handmade chain weaving techniques and the granulation techniques have now been long abandoned in Europe and in many other places.
As Bali's economy shifts towards the growing hospitality and tourism sectors, many of the younger generations prefer to opt out of artisanal work, thus many are abandoning the lineage of this precious ancient art.
A COMMITMENT TO THE PRESERVATION OF JEWELRY MAKING HISTORY
See how we are committed to preserving the ancient art of handmade jewelry making.
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