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Necklace

Chasing the Vanishing Sun

A symbolic beadwork necklace inspired by cranes, sunlight, love, and the changing cycle of life.

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Necklace
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The story

A world held in every detail

I was inspired by Japanese and Chinese illustrations with cranes while creating this work. In Japanese tradition, it is said that a wish may come true if one makes one thousand paper cranes. According to ancient beliefs, the crane is a bird of the sun and a symbol of eternal mutual love, representing an ever-changing life cycle. In many cultures, the crane is a sacred bird close to the gods, connecting the real and spiritual realms.

Autumn in my soulBeautiful and eternalDance of the cranes

Hand & method

How the piece was made

Patient, precise work allows the materials to carry the story.

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Techniques

The main technique is bead embroidery mixed with soutache.

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Materials

Miyuki size 11 and 15 seed beads, Delica size 11 beads, 3 mm pearls, 2 × 3 mm rondelles, 3 mm bugle beads, MiniDuo beads, Rivoli crystals, and cabochons.

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Original DesignsNecklaceCranesSunAutumnSymbolic

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