Craftsmanship: Jewelry
Jewelry
The fabrication process is intricate: making a designed shape using metal, and soldering the edge with gold wire, then inlaying the feathers individually side by side to create an exquisite presentation. Pearls, jadeite, red coral, agate, and tourmaline are often used to complement the finishing pieces.
The Kingfisher feather techniques peaked during the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1912). Its highlighting characteristics are that it’s colourful, delicate and long-lasting.
Filigree inlay art is a dedicated kind of jewelry metalwork, usually of twisted threads made of gold, silver, and copper, soldered together and arranged in artistic motifs with mounted gems. This craft is mainly used for the making of imperial luxury ornaments.
Handcarved jade, with its fancy patterns, shows the wisdom of traditional art and history. The intricate fabrication process reveals Eastern aesthetics that last across time and space.
