Grasshopper

Crimean Fragrance Choker from the ‘Bloom’ series

handmade

ceramic

underglaze painting

gilding

brass fittings

natural stones

Memories are evoked of the scent of a warm southern breeze, filled with the fragrances of lavender, cedar and cypress, the endless blue of the sea and sun-drenched coastlines…

by: Nastka_Ceramics

‘Hutsulka’ choker from the ‘Pysanka’ series

hollow ceramic bead

hand-painted underglaze design

overglaze painting with liquid gold

natural agate beads

brass fittings

‘Radiance’ Necklace from the Vyshyvanka series

handmade ceramic beads

double-sided underglaze painting (different on each side)

painted with liquid gold

natural hematite beads

brass beads

fittings – gold-plated surgical steel

This choker combines the power of symbols with contemporary aesthetics.

The ceramic beads feature a double-sided Hutsul ornament, with each side telling its own story: one side features ‘kucheri’ – a spiral motif symbolising growth, youth, love and fertility. It is one of the most common motifs in Hutsul art and is used in carving and embroidery.

Designer: Nastka_Ceramics