Danai Leosawathiphong
Blue and Purple Orchid Petal Pendant Necklace 'Bloom Basket in Blue'
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- $39.99
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- $39.99
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This 'Bloom Basket in Blue' by Independent Artisans is a beautiful pendant necklace. Designed by Danai, the necklace is made from natural flower petals and makes an uncommonly beautiful accessory. Thai artisans coat a richly colored orchid petal with resin, preserving its beauty in a glossy finish. The pendant swings from a sterling silver cable chain that fastens with a lobster claw clasp.
Born in northern Thailand in 1949, Danai Leosawathiphong trained as an engineer at Leeds University before returning home with his wife, Ilkay, a polymer scientist. Together they transformed scientific experimentation into artistry, pioneering a process of electro-forming natural flowers and plants into lasting works of jewelry. What began with late-night trials in makeshift laboratories became a celebrated workshop where the delicate beauty of orchids, leaves, and blossoms is preserved in copper and finished in precious metals. From the outset, Danai prioritized environmental responsibility and social impact, recycling materials and offering meaningful employment opportunities, particularly for women in his community. Today, his creations are admired worldwide for capturing the ephemeral grace of nature in wearable form. Each piece reflects his belief that flowers never go out of fashion, offering jewelry that blends science, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty while preserving the fragile details of the natural world.
This necklace is crafted from resin-coated orchid petals, elephant dung fiber paper, and 925 sterling silver hooks with a high-polish finish. It features a cable chain with a lobster claw clasp and measures 18.8 inches long and 2 mm wide. The pendant measures 2.2 inches L x 1 inch W.
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