Traditional Parure Qalabka Dahab-gashiga by Ekaterina Korzh

Traditional Parure Qalabka Dahab-gashiga by Ekaterina Korzh is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Dharka Dhaqameedka iyo Hidde-wadaaga Competition Category.

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Traditional Parure Qalabka Dahab-gashiga

by Ekaterina Korzh

Client: Korzhstudio

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Naqshadeynta Dharka Dhaqameedka Category

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The Design

About Traditional Parure Qalabka Dahab-gashiga

Mashruucan wuxuu dib u qaabeeyaa qalabka dahab-gashiga dhaqanka Ruushka isagoo isku daraya tignoolajiyada waarta iyo farsamooyinka dhaqanka. Parure-ka Dhaqanka Ruushka wuxuu ka kooban yahay saddex qayb oo muhiim ah: Taajka Xaflada, dahab-gashiga qoorta ee amber-ka beenbeenka ah, iyo dahab-gashiga qoorta Ojerelok. Ekaterina waxay cilmi-baaris ku samaysay dahab-gashiga Waqooyiga Ruushka si ay u soo celiso farsamo-yadiisa iyo taariikhdisa, iyadoo ku dartay habab cusub oo waara sida abuuritaanka amber-ka beenbeenka ah oo laga sameeyey muraayad dib loo warshaday. Intaa waxaa dheer, waxay balaadhisay fursadaha naqshadaynta oo waxay horumarisay hab gaar ah oo loogu isticmaalo farsamada dahab-sameynta cloisonne si toos ah ugu dul muraayad dib loo warshaday.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Traditional Parure Qalabka Dahab-gashiga waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Traditional Parure Qalabka Dahab-gashiga waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Traditional Parure Qalabka Dahab-gashiga waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The project is devoted to the recreation of conventional jewelry sets with the use of contemporary sustainable technologies and traditional craft-based techniques.
The Russian Traditional Parure consists of three major decorative elements: a Celebration Tiara, a faux amber neckpiece, and an Ojerelok neckpiece.
Dimensions & Packaging: Celebration Tiara
Dimensions: 35 cm x 35 cm x 12 cm
Traditional Amber neckpiece
Length: 50 cm
Weight: 250 g
Ojerelok Neckpiece
Length: 150 cm
Tags: Russian, tiaras, gold, pearl, jewelry, jewellery, historical, craft, traditional
Production Technology: Celebration Tiara
Medium: Cotton cord, cotton canvas, mother of pearl, silk velvet, silk canvas, vintage glass and gemstone beads, flour adhesive, vitreous enamel, freshwater pearls, goldwork wire, wool thread, brass, and fine silver.
Traditional Amber neckpiece
Medium: Recycled glass, copper, enamel inlay, and rough wool thread.
Ojerelok Neckpiece
Medium: Cotton cord, linen canvas, mother of pearl, silk velvet, silk canvas, glass, and gemstone beads.
Design Challenge: In the project, I studied jewelry from the traditional costumes of the Russian North to address this parure with historical accuracy while applying a new contemporary approach. These techniques are time-consuming and technically challenging. Additionally, I developed a unique method for applying the cloisonne goldsmithing technique directly onto recycled glass that required me to do profound research on glass qualities and closonne techniques.
Research: This project revises a traditional Russian jewelry set using modern sustainable techniques and traditional crafting methods. The Russian Traditional Parure includes three main pieces: a Celebration Tiara, a faux amber neckpiece, and an Ojerelok neckpiece. I studied jewelry from the traditional costumes of the Russian North to preserve these crafts. This project combines modern sustainable practices with traditional craft techniques.
Inspiration: I blend traditional hand embroidery techniques with metalwork in ornamental jewelry to illustrate my protest of the current Russian state propaganda based on fake national ideals. I do it by recalling original historical Russian craft practices and the conventional crafts I discovered through my profound research of traditional costumes and the garment history of Russia.
Project Duration: The Russian Parure took me approximately 400 hours for the development of design, embroidery work, metal work, etc. The project started in Lawrence, KS, in October of 2023 and finished in April of 2024
Operation Flow: This jewelry set comprises three elements: a tiara, a faux amber necklace, and a beaded neckpiece. Traditionally, it was worn by peasants in Northern Russia until the early 20th century. The set was worn by young women on their ceremony passing into the adulthood that was happening prior their wedding day.
Team Members: Ekaterina Korzh
Image Credits: Ekaterina Korzh
Aaron Paden
Anastassia Rodionova