Kashmir Pete by Eleonora Federici is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Vito na Mapambo Competition Category.
ChumaVito· 2024
Kashmir Pete
Client: Eleonora Federici Jewelry
Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award Winner in Vito Category
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About Kashmir Pete
Iliyochocheewa na mchoro wa paisley wa Kashmir, inaakisi vitambaa vinavyong'aa vya Mashariki ya Kati, hasa India. Imetengenezwa kuonyesha uchawi na mvuto wa kiroho wa India, na inawakilisha kiini cha shali ya Kashmir katika umbo la pande tatu. Ingawa inaangukia katika kategoria ya pete za dome, muundo wake unasawazisha nafasi chanya na hasi, ukiunda usawa laini kati ya utata na urahisi. Licha ya ukubwa wake, usambazaji wa uzito na kiasi chake bora unahakikisha inavaliwa kwa urahisi kwa matukio ya kila siku. Vifaa: Dhahabu ya karati 18, almasi, yakuti ya buluu, sitrini, na garneti nyekundu.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award
Kashmir Pete ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima unaotolewa kwa miundo mizuri inayokidhi mahitaji ya kitaalamu na ya kiviwanda yanayotarajiwa kutoka kwa kazi zilizobuniwa vizuri. Washindi wa Chuma huonyesha ustadi mkubwa, utaalamu wa hali ya juu, uelewa wa kitaalamu na uwezo wa kibunifu wa waumbaji wao. Kashmir Pete inatarajiwa kuwa kazi inayothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambayo ni ya vitendo na bunifu. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora za tasnia na una sifa za kiufundi zenye uwezo zilizounganishwa na ujuzi na kipaji. Kashmir Pete inaheshimiwa kwa uangalifu wake na imebuniwa kutoa maboresho ya ubora wa maisha yanayosaidia kuufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- While this ring generally falls into the category of domed rings, it displays an unusual interplay of positive and negative spaces, where the void becomes an integral part of the design, creating a decoration that balances complexity and simplicity in a delicate equilibrium. Despite its size, the ring is perfectly wearable and comfortable. The design ensures that the sides of the shank are not too thick or uncomfortable. It was created for the modern, strong woman looking for a statement ring.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The ring can be housed in a box measuring 26.30mm x 28.30mm x 39.40 mm. The ring is made of 18 Kt yellow gold set with the following gemstones: 1 oval Sapphire, 11 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1 round orange Topaz, 1 emerald cut red Garnet. Total weight: 28 grams.
- Tags
- jewelry design, high-end jewelry, Kashmir, italian jewelry design, unique jewelry, one-of-a-kind jewelry, custom made jewelry, made in Italy, eleonora federici, award winning jewelry designer
- Production Technology
- This model was born out of inspiration and literally grew while carving wax with my own hands. The design flowed naturally, each curve leading seamlessly to the next. While the idea existed in my head, the handwork clarified my vision. It was made using the traditional lost wax technique: the original wax prototype is encased and then melted, leaving a hollow mould that is filled with 18Kt yellow gold. The pure design challenge was to seamlessly translate the elegance of Kashmir fabric into a three dimensional version, avoiding chaos, monotony or predictability.
- Design Challenge
- Technically speaking, making the wax model was the most arduous task. The voluminous wax model with an average thin thickness and empty spaces made handling and maintaining its integrity a challenge. The model was then cast in 18K yellow gold using the lost wax technique. Finally, I recreated the model in CAD to produce the video, which gives anyone who cannot see it in person the opportunity to get a better 3D understanding of it.
- Research
- My aim was to create a design that is rooted in a traditional form but stands out from all other rings of its kind. Using the golden ratio as a guide to achieve harmony and complexity, I wanted to create a bold yet elegant piece of jewelry. I subtly adjusted the exact measurements of the golden ratio to achieve a more seamless and cohesive connection between the shank and the head.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration came from the paisley pattern, whose original Persian name was Boteh and which adorned the characteristic fabrics of the Middle East, especially India. In making this ring, my aim was to reflect the magic and spiritual charm of India and its culture and to create a piece that could embody the essence of a voluminous and elegant Kashmir shawl. The natural connection with jewelry arises because Kashmir has historically been synonymous with prestige.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Pavia in January 2020 and concluded in Pavia in December 2020.
- Operation Flow
- This ring possesses a distinctive feature not commonly found in statement or cocktail rings: its ease of wear, proper weight and volume distribution, all while maintaining the necessary thickness for durability, making it a wearable piece throughout the day and for any occasion. Additionally, it is highly comfortable, as the design ensures that the shank's sides are neither excessively thick nor bulging. In fact, an important aspect of my design is always the anatomic-like fit.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Stefano Negri
Image #2: Stefano Negri
Image #3: Stefano Negri
Image #4: Stefano Negri
Image #5: Stefano Negri
Video: Eleonora Federici
Video credits: Eleonora Federici, Paolo Argento (music)
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