{"product_id":"us117-20163-jasper-and-leather-pendant-necklace-from-thailand-bold-shield","title":"Jasper and Leather Pendant Necklace from Thailand 'Bold Shield'","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef No: us117-20163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chaloemphon Krasear, affectionately known as “Noi,” was born in 1959 in Khonkaen Province, Thailand. From a young age, he gravitated toward the arts, preferring imagination and creation over rote learning. His journey into craftsmanship began during high school, when an older friend introduced him to the world of handmade leatherwork. Through observation and practice, Chaloemphon learned the steps of shaping, tinting, and finishing leather goods, assisting in his friend’s shop while dreaming of art school. That spark became a lifelong career. Today, Noi is celebrated for his finely crafted leather jewelry and accessories, each piece shaped with precision and imbued with warmth. His partnership with Novica brought him not only stability but also transformation: he was able to pay off his home, expand his workshop, invest in better tools, and provide music and travel experiences for his family. For Chaloemphon, craftsmanship is inseparable from gratitude—every design reflects his joy in creating and his appreciation for those who support his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: The 'Bold Shield' necklace by Chaloemphon Krasear has a rustic and powerful design. A jasper gemstone is displayed within a frame of hand-crafted dark brown leather, resembling a bold shield. It hangs from a double strand of faux suede cord that adjusts with a sliding bead of raintree wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note price may vary due to exchange rate differences or shipping, duties and taxes. Final price is calculated at checkout at the boutique's website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handcrafted in Thailand, this adjustable necklace is made from dyed jasper, leather, raintree wood, and polyester synthetic suede cord. It weighs 0.58 oz. The necklace length adjusts from 15.8 inches to 29.5 inches, and the pendant measures 2.4 inches L x 1.8 inches W.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chaloemphon Krasear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51449469894994,"sku":"us117-20163","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9417\/0706\/files\/image_d25ed0ab-7b87-4f7e-9fb9-14feddf942ac.jpg?v=1757013867","url":"https:\/\/www.aureusboutique.com\/products\/us117-20163-jasper-and-leather-pendant-necklace-from-thailand-bold-shield","provider":"Aureus Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}