Mai 12 Collection Silver Jewelry

Mai 12 Collection Silver Jewelry is an innovative contemporary jewelry collection that masterfully reinterprets traditional Thai architectural elements in wearable art form, specifically drawing inspiration from the twelve indented corners (Mai 12) found in classical Thai religious architecture. This sophisticated collection, designed by Sontaya Pansupa, represents a significant fusion of historical architectural elements with modern jewelry design, exemplifying the evolution of Thai cultural aesthetics in contemporary decorative arts. The collection's distinctive feature lies in its transformation of the geometric precision of traditional stupas into fluid, wearable pieces through an intricate process of deformation and dimensional manipulation. Each piece in the collection showcases a complex interplay of twisted forms and varying elevations, incorporating the traditional twelve-cornered indented stupa pattern while maintaining its cultural essence. The manufacturing process employs advanced CAD/CAM technology, enabling precise execution of the intricate geometric patterns while ensuring wearability, particularly evident in the innovative closure mechanism of the bangle designs. The collection, which includes bangles measuring 7x7x5 centimeters and rings of 2x2x2 centimeters, demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship in silver, combining traditional Thai patterns with contemporary jewelry trends. This harmonious blend of ancient architectural principles and modern design sensibilities earned recognition through a Bronze A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category, acknowledging its contribution to preserving and modernizing Thai cultural heritage through innovative design approaches.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: silver jewelry, Thai architecture, contemporary design, cultural heritage, geometric patterns, architectural jewelry

SOURCES:
https://competition.adesignaward.com/121218

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