Dhvaja Cozcatl by Bowie Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Cozquitl Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

TepoztliCozquitl· 2024

Dhvaja Cozcatl

by Bowie Wong

Client: Bowie Wong

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Cozquitl Category

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The Design

About Dhvaja Cozcatl

Dhvaja in cozcatl huel motlapoa inic ompa motlaliz achi tepitzin tlamahuizolli. In inezca motlalilih itech in dhvaja, ce itech in Chicueyi Cualli Machiotl in Buddhismo, tlein quinezcayotia in tlapaltiliztli ihuan in chicahualiztli inic panahuiloz in amo cualli. In cozcatl mochihua ica 18k teocuitlatl, ihuan motlamiltia ica tezcatl petlaniliztli ihuan ica temimilli tenteltzin tlachihualiztli. Ome huey tlacotl quichihua inin tlamantli: cualnezqui dhvaja ihuan ce tlatzacualli tepetlacalli. In dhvaja iuccic mocuepa inic mocahua itech tepozcuammecatl, ic huel motlaliaya itech tzontli, amoxtlahtolli, noso tlahcuilolli. In amo aci atl itech tlachihualiztli, ic huel mopiya huecauh tonalli.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli

Dhvaja Cozcatl ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Dhvaja Cozcatl ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Dhvaja Cozcatl quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Firstly, drawing inspiration from the dhvaja in the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism adds deep cultural significance, symbolizing victory and the power to overcome evil. Secondly, the necklace incorporates modern and sleek design techniques, showcasing a fashionable and delicate style that meets the aesthetic needs of modern individuals. Furthermore, the necklace's ability to open up allows for the storage of sentimental items or texts, providing a special way for people to keep them safe.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: High 27.4mm wide 8.2mm
Weight: 6 grams
Tags: Dhvaja, Auspicious symbols, Memorabilia, Jewelry design, Container necklace, Waterproof design, Decorative functional necklace
Production Technology: Techniques: Mirror polishing, beaded edge craftsmanship
Material: 18k gold
Design Challenge: The challenge lies in the intricate and elaborate nature of the original form of the dhvaja, requiring the designer to express it in a minimalist way without losing its essence. In the iterative process, constant decision-making and evaluation were necessary, making it a challenging balance to maintain.
Research: This piece represents a profound exploration of Buddhist culture, auspicious symbols, and personal memorabilia preservation methods. The designer employed modern design approaches, combined with innovative craftsmanship techniques, for prototyping and testing.
Inspiration: The design inspiration for this necklace comes from the dhvaja among the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. The designer used modern and simple techniques to create this necklace that can be opened and used to store items. It is typically used to hold items of significance, such as a baby's first hair, umbilical cord, or to store scriptures and letters. The necklace features a waterproof design for long-term wear.
Project Duration: Design Start Time: March 2018
Design Completion Time: July 2018
Operation Flow: This necklace is exquisitely simple. It consists mainly of two parts: a decorative dhvaja and an openable container. Users simply need to gently rotate the dhvaja to detach it from the necklace chain to access or store items. Additionally, the container seals tightly to ensure the safety and confidentiality of the stored items.
The designer hopes to bring a vision of a bright future to everyone by incorporating this auspicious element, where all good wishes lead to victory.
Patents: Patent No.: ZL2021 30721981.X
Team Members: Bowie Wong
Image Credits: Photo and video credits@Bowie Wong