Dhvaja Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Mokgabo wa Molala by Bowie Wong

Dhvaja Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Mokgabo wa Molala by Bowie Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Mekgabiso Competition Category.

TšepeMekgabiso· 2024

Dhvaja Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Mokgabo wa Molala

by Bowie Wong

Client: Bowie Wong

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Mekgabiso Category

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The Design

About Dhvaja Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Mokgabo wa Molala

Mongolo wa Buka: Dhvaja ke mokgabo wa molala o ka bulwang bakeng sa ho boloka dintho tse nyenyane tsa sehopotso. Sebopeho sa ona se hlohlelletswe ke dhvaja, e nngwe ya Matshwao a Robedi a Lehlohonolo a Buddhism, e emelang tlholo le matla a ho hlola bobe. Mokgabo wa molala o entswe ka gauta ya 18k mme o phethilwe ka ho phatsimisa jwalo ka seiponi le boqapi ba mekgabiso e kang dikgapetla dipeleng. Dikarolo tse pedi tse ka sehloohong di theha ntho ena: dhvaja e kgabisitsweng le sejana se koetsweng. Dhvaja e phethoha ka bonolo ho e arola dikeisi molaleng, e le hore dintho tse kang moriri, mangolo a halalelang, kapa mangolo a ka beolwa ka hare ho yona. Moralo o sa keneng ke metsi o dumellana le ho aparwa nako e telele.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Dhvaja Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Mokgabo wa Molala ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Dhvaja Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Mokgabo wa Molala e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Dhvaja Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Mokgabo wa Molala e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

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