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Maize وَالَاں دا زیور by New Elegant Co., Ltd.

Maize وَالَاں دا زیور by New Elegant Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award سونے دا انعام in زیور ڈیزائن Competition Category.


سونازیور· 2025

Maize وَالَاں دا زیور

by New Elegant Co., Ltd.

Client: Modemaya

A' Design Award سونے دا انعام Winner in زیور Category

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The Design

About Maize وَالَاں دا زیور

مکئی دا زیور مایا مکئی دیوتا توں متاثر اے جیہڑا پھُل وِچوں نکلدا اے، زندگی، دوبارہ جنم تے فراوانی دی علامت۔ گہرے سبز گوئٹے مالا جیڈ توں نیم شفاف پنکھڑیاں نال تیار کیتا گیا، ایہہ ڈیزائن ثقافتی علامت نوں جدید فن کاری نال ملاندا اے۔ سونے دے عناصر نازک جیڈ نوں مضبوط کردے ہن، جمالیاتی تے ساختی دونویں مقاصد پورے کردے ہوئے۔ 3D ماڈلنگ تے ماہر کاریگری استعمال کردے ہوئے، ایہہ ٹکڑا وَالَاں دے زیور تے میسو امریکن ورثے دی مجسمہ ساز خراج تحسین دونویں دے طور تے کم کردا اے، خوبصورتی، روایت تے جدت نوں مجسم کردا اے۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award سونے دا انعام

Maize وَالَاں دا زیور A' Design Award سونے دا انعام دا جتݨ والا ہے، انتہائی معزز پچھاݨ جیڑھی پہلے درجے دے، شاندار تے نمایاں ڈیزائناں کوں ݙتی ویندی ہے۔ سونے دے جتݨ والے انتہائی جدت والے، بہوں بصیرت والے تے شاندار طور تے اکھیں چندھیا ݙیوݨ والے تخلیقات ہن، جیڑھے اپݨے ڈیزائنراں دی عبقریت، حکمت تے مہارت دی عکاسی کریندے ہن۔ Maize وَالَاں دا زیور کنوں امید کیتی ویندی ہے جو او ہک بہوں سراہی ہوئی، رجحان ساز تے یادگار ایجاد ہوسی جیڑھی بے مثال قدر پیش کریندی ہے۔ ایہ ڈیزائن جنہاں A' Design Award سونے دا انعام جتیا ہے، ہک شاندار، محترم منصوبہ ہے جیڑھا فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن تے ٹیکنالوجی دیاں حداں کوں ڈاڈھے فائدے نال ودھیندا ہے۔ Maize وَالَاں دا زیور شدید خواہش دے جذبے پیدا کریندا ہے، جوش جگیندا ہے، تخلیقی صلاحیت کوں ودھیندا ہے تے ساکوں موہ گھندا ہے۔

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
At the heart of this design is the Maize God, intricately crafted from deep green Guatemala Jade, one of the rarest and most treasured jades, embodying the spiritual and cultural essence of Maya mythology. Surrounded by semi-translucent petals symbolizing renewal and growth, the figure pays tribute to the cycle of life and abundance. Accented with 18K gold plating, the design elevates this sacred figure into a wearable work of art, doubling as both a hair ornament and sculptural piece.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 50 mm* Depth 36 mm* Height 200 mm
Tags
Jade, Gold, Maya, Guatemala, Jewelry, Hair
Production Technology
The creation process combined advanced 3D modeling with modern CNC machining to carve the delicate Guatemala jade components with precision. Artisans crafted and seamlessly applied the 18K gold plate, ensuring they complemented the jade's natural beauty. Each piece was carefully polished to enhance the vibrant colors and textures of both Guatemala jade and gold, reflecting the highest standards of craftsmanship and blending innovation with tradition.
Design Challenge
Crafting this jewelry piece involved significant challenges due to its intricate design and the precision required for every component. From the Guatemala Jade petals to the Maize God figure and the thin, elongated stick, each element demanded exceptional skill and innovative carving techniques. For example, the petals broke multiple times during the carving process, highlighting the difficulty of achieving such fine detail. These challenges were overcome through persistence and expert craftsmanship.
Research
The research delved into the profound connection between the Maya civilization's history, the cultural significance of Guatemala Jade, and the geographical roots of the design. The Maize God, central to Maya sacred beliefs, embodies themes of life, rebirth, and agricultural abundance. Guatemala Jade, sourced from the same region where these beliefs originated, was studied for its historical and symbolic relevance. This exploration bridged the sacred traditions of the Maya with the natural richness of their homeland.
Inspiration
Inspired by the Maya “Maize God Emerging from a Flower”, symbolizing the cycles of life, rebirth, and abundance. The design transforms the iconic imagery of the Maize God into a modern, wearable form, reflecting the spiritual connection between nature and humanity. Utilizing Guatemala jade as the main jewelry piece to honor its ancient history, a material deeply tied to the region's cultural heritage.
Project Duration
The project started in November 2023 in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The item piece is crafted from March 2024 and finished in October 2024.
Operation Flow
The jewelry invites both personal and visual interaction. The smooth, polished jade and radiant gold elements enhance its tactile appeal, creating an engaging sensory experience. Light interacts beautifully with the semi-translucent jade petals, casting soft reflections onto the deep green Maize God figure at the center. This dynamic interplay transforms the piece into more than just jewelry, it becomes a profound expression of individuality, heritage, and cultural storytelling.
Team Members
Director: Wei-Liang Chou
Designer: Aditya Cipta Sugandha
Designer: Jian-Cheng Pan

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