Angelic Blessing Whakakai by Chiaki Miyauchi

Angelic Blessing Whakakai by Chiaki Miyauchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Whakakai Competition Category.

ParahiWhakakai· 2022

Angelic Blessing Whakakai

by Chiaki Miyauchi

Client: Tacara

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Whakakai Category

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The Design

About Angelic Blessing Whakakai

Ko enei whakakai e whakaatu ana i te ahua o te mana anahera o te manaakitanga e kitea ana i te ao. Ko nga parirau o nga anahera e whakaahuatia ana me te Maki-e, he tikanga lacquer tuku iho a Hapanihi, i runga i nga hopu peara o te Moana ki te Tonga. Ko te 18K kowhai kowhai kowhai kowhai kowhai me te whakairo a Itariana tuku iho Florentine Mutu e tohu ana i te kaha anahera makutu. I hangaia nga huu me nga Hua koura koura a Valcambi Swiss. Ka taea te mau i tenei hoahoa ki nga huarahi rereke e rua, ma te whakanoho i nga porowhita ki runga, ki muri ranei.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Angelic Blessing Whakakai te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Angelic Blessing Whakakai he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Angelic Blessing Whakakai i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: These earrings convey an image of the angelic power of blessing we feel in the world. Angel wings are depicted with the use of Japanese Maki-e on the South sea pearl catches, and the 18K wavy hoops with a Florentine Finish represent the magical angelic energy.
Tags: Angel, Wing, Energy, Power, Blessing, Maki-e, Florentine finish, Responsibly sourced, Jewelry
Production Technology: 18K Yellow Gold, South Sea Pearls with Maki-e created with responsibly sourced Valcambi Swiss Gold Products. Angel wings on pearls are crafted from traditional Japanese lacquer, Maki-e. 18K yellow gold wavy hoop earrings have a hand engraved traditional Italian Florentine Finish. Maki-e is a unique Japanese lacquer technique used for decoration which involves attaching gold, silver, and other colored powders, as well as design patterns using materials made from processed sap sourced from lacquer trees found throughout Asia.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part of crafting these earrings was addressing the different hardnesses among the Maki-e, pearls, and 18K gold. A special coating is always needed to keep the Maki-e on the pearl. The location of the Maki-e application is especially important in the context of Maki-e Pearl Jewelry in case of remodeling or resizing, otherwise, Maki-e and its coating may become damaged and cracked.
Inspiration: 2020-2021 became significant years for all of us to validate the power of love, hope, and prayer due to the worldwide pandemic. These earrings were designed as a piece of talisman jewelry for their owner and its observers by using the angel wing motif which is a loved protector and guardian in the world.
Project Duration: For these earrings, Maki-e was applied on the South sea pearls in Japan, and the 18K wavy hoops with Italian Florentine Finish were made in Italy in 2021. It usually takes about one month for the Maki-e application and drying process. Afterwards, the Maki-e jewelry parts are sent to Italy where it takes another month to be combined with the 18K gold parts.
Operation Flow: You can enjoy wearing this design two different ways, either by placing the wavy hoops at the top (the pearl catches can be behind your ears, or on the back (the pearl catches can be on top of your ears).
Team Members: Photographer: Aidan Endo
Text editor: Christina Goda