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Theodora Kalung Multifungsi by Frida Hulten

Theodora Kalung Multifungsi by Frida Hulten is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2018 A' Design Award Perunggu in Perhiasan Competition Category.


PerungguPerhiasan· 2018

Theodora Kalung Multifungsi

by Frida Hulten

Client: Frida Hulten

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Perhiasan Category

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The Design

About Theodora Kalung Multifungsi

Frida Hulten hoyong anu ngagem éta langkung resep kana dua penampilan anu cukup béda dina hiji kalung. Anjeunna nganggap sagala bagian tina beuheung sareng watak teu kedah katangkul, tukang pokus. Hasilna mangrupikeun kalung anu tiasa dipayunkeun deui ka payun. Dijieun dina corso polistirén, kalung ngawangun kanggo pas dina beuheung si juru. Parantos babandingan pasti ku kituna potongan éta salawasna drape leres.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Theodora Kalung Multifungsi mangrupa juara A' Design Award Perunggu, pangakuan anu pohara bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain unggul anu dicirikeun ku kréativitas, kacerdikan jeung kawaspadaan. Para juara Perunggu téh artéfak anu lobaan kaahlian jeung kréatif pisan anu ngabuktikeun pangalaman anu lega, imajinasi jeung kacerdasan para désainerna. Theodora Kalung Multifungsi diharepkeun jadi objék anu dihargaan, dikagumi jeung dipikanyaah anu profésional jeung inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Perunggu ieu ngalebetkeun prakték pangalusna dina seni, élmu, desain jeung téknologi, sarta unggul dina perhatian kana détail. Theodora Kalung Multifungsi minuhan kabutuhan kalayan éndah, nyentuh kahayang, nyenangkeun rasa, jeung narik rasa panasaran.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This necklace can be worn back to front. I wanted the wearer to be able to enjoy two quite different looks. I tried to carefully consider all parts of the neck and torso, especially the back.
Dimensions & Packaging
Measures 42cm around the neck.
4-5cm wide on the sides.
The shorter front is 21cm long.
The longer front is 35cm long.
Tags
Lapis Lazuli, bespoke adornment, handmade jewellery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, 2-in-1 necklace, semiprecious stones
Production Technology
Made by my hands using; Lapis Lazuli, Glass Beads, Swarovski, Turquoise, Brass Beads, Antique Copper Chain, Antique Brass Chain, Brass Ring and a Gold-plated Feather.
This piece took me 21 hours to complete. I created it on top of a polystyrene torso so that my design can drape around the neck and follow the curves.
Design Challenge
This piece was not only difficult to make because of detailed construction and hours spent. I had to also consider the curves around the neck, so that the piece falls, sits and drapes perfectly.
Research
Theodora was a strong powerful Woman, an Empress of the Byzantine Empire and wife to Justinian I who reigned 527–565.
I chose to use the semiprecious stone Lapis Lazuli as it is an ancient favorite by especially the Egyptian Kings and Queens.
Inspiration
To best describe my inspiration I would say it has a Byzantine body, an African heart and a Native American spirit.
I wanted to create a necklace that could be worn back to front.
Project Duration
This piece was created in Stockholm during January 2016.
Operation Flow
The necklace can simply be worn back to front for two different looks.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Frida Hulten, 2016.
Image Credits
All images: Photographer Helen Karlsson, 2018.

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