Inspired by the intricate and distinctive motifs of traditional embroidery from the Siwa Oasis, Egypt.
One of the most common motifs seen on Siwian clothing is brilliant arrangement of rays and symbols radiating outwards from a central, square-shaped sun motif. Each symbol has its own meaning as do the colour palettes of these embroideries.
The featured colour palette of red, green, yellow, orange and black is symbolic of the stages of ripening of the date palms which are vital to life in Siwa.
In this piece, a peridot is featured, which not only represents the green embroidery silk, but is also symbolic of the sun. In Ancient Egypt peridot was treasured greatly and was known as the 'gem of the sun,' believed to protect wearers from ill-intended forces of the night.
A fine and delicate piece that is perfect to wear layered with shorter necklaces
Inspired by the intricate and distinctive motifs of traditional embroidery from the Siwa Oasis, Egypt.
One of the most common motifs seen on Siwian clothing is brilliant arrangement of rays and symbols radiating outwards from a central, square-shaped sun motif. Each symbol has its own meaning as do the colour palettes of these embroideries.
The featured colour palette of red, green, yellow, orange and black is symbolic of the stages of ripening of the date palms which are vital to life in Siwa.
In this piece, a peridot is featured, which not only represents the green embroidery silk, but is also symbolic of the sun. In Ancient Egypt peridot was treasured greatly and was known as the 'gem of the sun,' believed to protect wearers from ill-intended forces of the night.
A fine and delicate piece that is perfect to wear layered with shorter necklaces
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Precious, semi-precious or perhaps not even precious at all - such as a lustrous, beautifully coloured thread. We love to explore and celebrate the beauty and differences of what jewellery and adornment means both to us and so many different cultures and communities all over the world.
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