Angelic Blessing Ndolo by Chiaki Miyauchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zodzikongoletsa Competition Category.
BronzeZodzikongoletsa· 2022
Angelic Blessing Ndolo
Client: Tacara
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zodzikongoletsa Category
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About Angelic Blessing Ndolo
Mphete zimenezi zimapereka chithunzithunzi cha mphamvu yaungelo ya madalitso imene imamveka padziko lapansi. Mapiko a angelo amawonetsedwa pogwiritsa ntchito Maki-e, njira yachikhalidwe yaku Japan yopangira lacquer panyanja yaku South Sea. Ma hoops agolide achikasu a 18K okhala ndi zolembedwa zachikhalidwe zaku Italy za Florentine Finish zikuyimira mphamvu zamatsenga zamatsenga. Mahoops adapangidwa ndi Valcambi Swiss Gold Products yosungidwa bwino. Mapangidwewa amatha kuvala njira ziwiri zosiyana, mwina poyika ma wavy hoops pamwamba, kapena kumbuyo.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Angelic Blessing Ndolo ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Angelic Blessing Ndolo akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Angelic Blessing Ndolo amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
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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
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