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About this item: Preserved in enamel and 24k yellow gold, a natural Ascocentrum orchid blossom reveals exuberant colors enameled by hand. Danai selects a perfect flower for this pendant, showcasing the classic Thai flower. It hangs from an adjustable 24k gold plated brass chain. The orchid is preserved in enamel and plated on the back with 24k yellow gold. The pendant measures 1.2" by 1.2". Because natural blossoms are used, size and shape will vary slightly. The length is adjustable up to the 35" circumference of the chain.
About our Artist: My name is Danai Leosawathiphong. I was born March 20, 1949 in northern Thailand. My grandfather was a Chinese immigrant from the Canton province. He emigrated to Thailand at the end of the 19th century when he was in his early twenties. He was a very hard working person trading goods all along the river and during that time he met my partner's grandfather. I studied business and left for England. Engineering interested me, and I graduated with an engineering degree from Leeds University. I met Ilkay, my wife there. She went to Brunel University where she graduated in polymer science. In 1976, Ilkay and I came back to Thailand. Originally my family and partner's family planned to get into mining. And in order to analyze the rocks, ores and minerals, we needed to set up a lab. Then my partner's father suggested that we could also use the lab to create something representative of the area, and we came up with the idea of covering natural products such as exotic flowers and plants with gold. Well, the easiest way was to experiment with copper. So we started electro-plating products. We got a small...
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An original NOVICA fair trade product in association with National Geographic.
Includes an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity.
NOVICA works with Danai to craft this item.
Includes an original NOVICA jewelry pouch to keep for yourself or give as a gift.
A keepsake treasure designed to be loved for years to come.
Brand : NOVICA
MPN(PartNumber) : 155343
EAN : 0808773135000
Product Dimensions(LxWxH) : 0x0x0cm ; 23 g
Package Dimensions(LxWxH) : 13x9x3cm ; 23 g