During last week's Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF), I came across a range of beautifully hand made and crafted jewellery from Danish label OpiumOne. They utilises a technique called macramé, which is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting. Precious metals and stones are then added, fusing tradition with luxury. My favourite piece is the above Knot of Eternity red bracelet, accented with a 18k gold piece in the middle. The result is a very subtle and stylish piece of accessory, which accentuates rather than dominates. I paired it with my vintage yellow gold Jaeger LeCoultre watch, and which worked so well together.
Macramé bracelet with 18k gold accent.
The pieces were all produced around the base of the Himalayas. Skilled craftsmen from Dali, from the Yunnan province of China, would put the pieces together using locally sourced materials. The designers are based around the Himalayas too, facing the picturesque Cangshan mountains which no doubt provided them with endless inspiration. As the pieces were knotted rather than weaved, this made the pieces tougher. Loving the above bracelet with the tiger accent, one of 12 Chinese zodiac animals customers could choose from.
I really love the above bracelet. A simple knotted bracelet with gradienting colors, accentuated with a simple 18k gold piece in the middle. Jewellery with ethnic influences can often be tricky to work with, but that just seems effortless. Just that on one hand, or layer up with a few other pieces.
The interesting detail, is the very subtle diamond piece added at the back. Love love love.
For those eschewing gold and diamond pieces with the macramé, one can also choose from a range of precious stones too. An e-shop is currently in the pipeline, and they will also soon offer a bespoke service, where one can choose their preferred style of macramé, together with different options of gold and diamond combinations. You can find out more about OpiumOne at http://www.opiumone.com.
A wonderful discovery for me during the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF). Do you like the pieces?
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It's beautiful, I so want one ... no, two or three of them.
ReplyDeleteI would love to layer a few together, they'll look great as each is so subtle.
DeleteLove these, especially the final one with the simple chunk of gold.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! How much are they?
ReplyDeleteIt's a pretty interesting technique they're using. Personally I haven't seen anything quite like it before, so I'm definitely going to read up on OpiumOne.
ReplyDeleteCruciani copycat
ReplyDeleteVery nice watch, where is it from?
ReplyDeleteit's a 1960's "futurematic" watch from Jaeger LeCoultre :)
DeleteNice collection of the bracelet,Thanks for sharing the jewellery.I love this jewels.
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Anyone know where to purchase? Site is shut down
ReplyDeleteinteresting, it was online last week when i checked.. might be down for maintenance...
DeleteHi guys
ReplyDeleteThanks for your interest in OpiumOne's jewellery, we appreciate it!
We are at the moment having a technical issue with our website which should hopefully be resolved shortly, in the mean time please check out our new Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/OpiumOne) or feel free to contact us at pr@opiumone.com if we can help you in any way
All the best
Toby (OpiumOne)
Bracelet are so beautiful and attractive. so nice
ReplyDeleteI remember my friend regarding this bracelets, she really love making and collecting accessories especially bracelets. I want to give her the knotted bracelet. She will like it.
ReplyDeleteNice bracelets...
ReplyDeletereally looks pretty and awesome with antique designs.
I like it..
I like this blog. I'm really glad I have found this.
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