Jayashree Paramesh - Rei Necklace

A few hundred years ago in Japan, women of nobility wore shimmering silk kimonos with traditional motifs

and did not wear necklaces and bracelets. Their main pieces of jewelry were delicately ornamented hair sticks and pins. These hairpins were adorned with pearls, turtle shell butterflies, phoenix and cranes, silk flowers and long dangles. When the women walked, the dangles would sway with their movement, gracefully.

Inspired by the elaborate hairpin jewelry from Japan and China, Rei Necklace is full of intricate detail. Sun, moon, stars, tiny blossoms, fan, and a pair of fish all come together harmoniously in the pendant. Several delicate long dangles complete the look and will sway with your every move! The pendant hangs from a silk cord or chain.

The pendant is 2 ½” wide and 6” long. 

Techniques: Bead embroidery and basic wire skills for making dangles.