Silvia Furmanovich's Horsehair-Embroidered Jewelry
With a passion for natural beauty and a commitment to preserving traditional artisanal techniques, Silvia Furmanovich continues to captivate the world with one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces crafted from intricately woven horsehair
The value of a craftsman lies in the skill of his hands, theThe value of a craftsman lies in the skill of his hands, thegenius of a designer in taking that skill beyond the boundariesof imagination. Silvia Furmanovich's jewelry comes from thissublime synerg y. The Brazilian designer has always collaboratedwith artisans, custodians of ancient manual crafts, to transformnatural materials into masterpieces of fine jewelry. Her latestcreations are the fruit of a special technique, horsehair weaving,handed down from mother to daughter in a small town in Chile.«I went to Chile this year to learn more about this techniquethat has been handed down for four generations of women ina small town. I was there working with them three months agoto customize my designs. We are creating wonders together. Itis my favorite technique, so delicate, well-designed, light as abreeze,» she says. Hand weaving gives each piece a texture thatoscillates between fragility and royalty, creating a subtle andpowerful balance. The 12 one-of-a-kind jewels, presented in May at the Couture Show in Las Vegas, display exquisite motifsMay at the Couture Show in Las Vegas, display exquisite motifswoven with natural horsehair, then dyed, adorned with diamondsand sapphires, and finished in gold. Their value goes beyond theconcept of innovation, embracing profound symbolism and acommitment to improving the lives of artisans. «I know thestory behind each piece: that is the real value of jewelry for me.It's not just about how many grams of gold or carats of diamondit contains. I know how many hands have caressed each piece
before it reaches the customer,» says Furmanovich, emphasi-zing the importance of the story and craftsmanship behind each creation. The horse mane used in the jewelry comes from
ethical and sustainable sources, also highlighting her commit-ment to responsible sourcing. With an alchemic approach that can transform nature's simplest materials into extraordinaryjewelry, Silvia Furmanovich reconfirms her place among thegreatest masters of contemporary jewelry.
before it reaches the customer,» says Furmanovich, emphasi-zing the importance of the story and craftsmanship behind each creation. The horse mane used in the jewelry comes from
ethical and sustainable sources, also highlighting her commit-ment to responsible sourcing. With an alchemic approach that can transform nature's simplest materials into extraordinaryjewelry, Silvia Furmanovich reconfirms her place among thegreatest masters of contemporary jewelry.
