Van Zuylen is a collection of silver filigree jewellery that inspired by the work of Indo-European Batik maestro Eliza Van Zuylen (1890) from Pekalongan, Central-Java, Indonesia. Van Zuylen jewellery core ideas came from the essence of her batik which batiked with purely ornamented design that exhibi

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ting intricate details. Her batik could easily recognize from the use of extremely elegant flower bouquets that consist of Indo-European flower such as; lily, roses, iris, and jasmine, and use as Indo-European woman wedding attire.

On this jewellery collection, Lily is being chosen not only because It has a beautiful and distinctive figure, but also symbolise “purity” when being used in a wedding. Each item in this collection inspired by flower arrangement that usually being used as a wedding accessory such as bridesmaids wrist corsage, and wedding band.

Design: Edwin Charmain
Photography, Styling & Art Direction: Edwin Charmain

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Date

March 2017

Type

Bracelet, Brooch, Rings, Silver Jewellery, Alternative Wedding, Ethical Jewellery

Methods

Handcrafted, Filigree, Silver

Materials

Metal, Recycle Sterling Silver

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