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PlatAfrica

Plat Africa ring,18ct yellow gold, cubic zirconia

 

Gandaganda matsiyo intsimbi zabelungu. Intsusa mabala eyenze ndenza lomsesane isukela kwivili leGandaganda(Tractor). Nje ngomntu okhulele ezilalini kulinywa ngeGandaganda ukuze  kuphume izityalo uvune obukulimile(you reap what you sow). The isixhosa version is directly translated to someone who has achieved the goals he/she has earned through difficult times. The reason why I chose this title, it is because metaphorically it depicts how my client reaps what she has sowed. Nonetheless Abagail is a person who came from a low-income family and, she has managed to start her own coding camp giving back to the underprivileged girls. So as the seed that has been plowed by the tractor appears(Emergence) on the soil to be grabbed by those who want to develop their skills. My design hook is inspired by the Modern nouveau, which has a dynamic line because my design forces the sense of movement as for the three bands of platinum are stitched together to form connection. The three bands are not soldered together, the only thing that ties the bands is the stitching.

This jewellery piece is designed based on a conceptual point of view and it is inspired by cable knitting patterns. My piece is enhanced by this technique of stitching.

Ancient Islamic

 

Islamic amulet pendant

This amulet is made out of various materials such as silver, glass, enamel and amber. The cloisonné technique is used on this necklace to create details on the metal. The amulet Is the hollow, silver bead that serves as a pendant, and also as a place to hold religious text.

For spiritual purposes Muslims use this amulet when praying. The pendant holds a text called Dua. It is a prayer that Islamic culture believe in. It is also among the teachings of the culture. 

Hindu amulet

Hindu amulets Phra Mae Uma Devi
Luxmi Phra Shiva lucky success
remove obstacle charm pendant

 This amulet was created by a magician monk in Nakornsrithammaraj province of Thailand. However though this amulet is made out of brass metal. The people of Thailand believe that this amulet was created by the Monk, and the monk blessed the amulet for using as a miracle maker and protection amulet. The name of this amulet is Phra Mae amulet. Hindu people use it as a pendant and to protect themselves in evil spirits. It can also bring success and good luck to the owner. Hindu people believe that the image of Devi Naga on the pendant is very powerful in making the wearer fill safe from any harmful thing. Good things will unexpectedly happen to you as a owner of this amulet, weather you keep this amulet in your house or you go with it anywhere you go. 

Zulu amulet

 

Isiphandla 

A bracelet like this is made out of goat or sometimes in a cow skin. There are specific parts where you can cut this bangle on these animals. It is either on the eye socket of a goat, or on the lag of a cow. 

The Zulu bangle is worn to create a connection with the ancestors. It is also used for many traditional purposes. There are certain rules that you can not break while wearing Isiphandla. For example as a wearer before cutting the wristband off you must inform your ancestor. 

 

Tunisia(Contemporary)

 

 Hamsa hand pendant

The material used on the above image are sterling silver and carnelian gemstone. In order for the hand to have these details, sawing, soldering and the rub over setting are used as techniques. It is also made by hand.  

The Islamic culture uses this amulet by means of spiritual purposes. It is used for protection against the evil eye. If this hand is facing down it is believed to bring answers to the prayers of the wearer. The symbol of an eye is added in the palm to as an additional layer for protection. 

SM(Contemporary)

Silver Rihana chain with Hamsa, Tunisia

In the modern day, people wear the Hamsa hand which is an amulet. The Hamsa amulet is used as a sign of protection from the evil eye. It is commonly used in jewellery mostly as a pendant.