Necklace Made in Brazil
Necklace, 'Braided Riddle'
Simplicity reigns in this hand-crafted necklace by Leticia Scarpa and Hugo Torre. The deep brown tone of natural buriti rope reflects alluringly in gleaming silver accents, which serve to subtly connect the long, braided composition.
Leather necklace, 'Centaur Triad'
Myth and legend inspire Brazil's Horacio Gomenzoro in the design of this original choker necklace. He invokes the presence of three centaurs, their half-human half-horse bodies finely etched in silver plaques.
Necklace, 'Fruit'
A single fruit dangles from the natural life of braided rami fiber, its fluid beads brilliantly subtle. Romualdo Vieira uses black, red, and white to represent Axe, the vital energy who mobilizes the universe according to traditional Yoruba beliefs.
Necklace, 'Antelope Soul'
Beads arrange themselves in an angular expression, reminiscent of an antelope's head framed in beautifully spiraled rami fiber. Romualdo Vieira uses black, red and white to represent Axe, the vital energy who mobilizes the universe according to traditional Yoruba beliefs.
Cave art necklace, 'Hunting Victory'
From the "Hunt" collection, this pendant portrays a man bringing home an animal to provide for his family's subsistence. Fascinated by Brazil's cave art, Aline Luz creates an original necklace entirely of natural products including cotton, ceramic and coconut shell beads.
Necklace, 'Parrot's Beak'
This necklace by Leticia Scarpa and Hugo Torre is inspired by the bico de papagaio (literally, "parrot's beak"), a plant found in the Mata Atlantica rainforest along the coast of Southeastern Brazil.