Bracelets—Bangles—Rings—Necklaces—Piercings & Earrings—Containers—Lamps—Display units
Bangles & Bracelets
Forged bracelets
Hibashi Bangles
A collection of rare & unique upcycled bangles made out of Japanese vintage or antique brass or steel shopstick named " Hibashi ". Sourced in Japan, those items were used to handle charcoal in antique traditional heating device to boil water for tea. Come in different sizes : small, Medium or Large, thin or thick depending on the findings. Comes with a carton jewelry box. Materializing treasurable beautiful jewelry with a soul, that will last in time and can be passed on from generation to generation.
Hainarachi Bangles
Limited collection of 3 rare upcycled bangles made out of Japanese small hash shovel named " Hainarachi " (灰ならし). Sourced in Japan, those traditional Japanese ash-leveling rake or wide-bladed tool are specifically designed to smooth, rake, and sculpt decorative patterns in the charcoal ash base of a classic desktop Hibachi or Nagahibachi fire bowll in antique traditional heating device to boil water for tea. The Japanese charcteur on the bangle carries a beautiful, cohesive message that reads : " Everlasting longevity and perpetual prosperity " Come in small or medium size, with a carton jewelry box.
Rings
Collection of uniques pieces. Upcycled with silver plated SS304L stainless steel pipe from a fusion cooling plant. Vintage alarm clock gears & brass plates with antique gold and silver plated pocket watch button. Upcycled screws in steel forged into rings naturally black mate patinated with green tea whish is an ancient Japanese technique named Yaki-ire and bee waxed. Comes with a carton jewelry box.
Habaki rings limited collection of 4
Limited collection made from rare antique findings from Japan. The Habaki (鎺) is a precision-fitted metal collar located at the base of a katana blade that secures the blade while absorbing impact shocks during use. One ring made from a multi-metal two-piece habaki (Niju Habaki), a scratch texture named cat claws from Edo period (1603–1867). Other rings. Other rings are single-piece copper habaki are standard and presumably older that Edo Period where from a less peaceful period of Japan.
Fuchi rings limited collection of 4
Those rings are made to order on the requested size. The Fuchi (縁) is the decorative metal collar fitted at the front of a Japanese sword’s handle. during the Edo Period Shift (1603–1867) when Japan entered a long era of peace, that the katana transitioned from a battlefield tool into a status symbol for the Samurai class. The fuchi evolved into a miniature canvas for master metalsmiths.
First image :
Silver Fuchi with flower ornament from The Bakumatsu Era (1850–1867) During the 1860s, was a luxury trend through the samurai class where fittings were carved directly out of silver. This was done both for striking visual contrast and as a secure way to hold wealth during turbulent economic times.
Copper Fuchi depicting a Hossu : Buddhist fly-whisk ritual wand. This symbol became highly popular among Samurais during the peacetime of the Middle to Late Edo Period (approx. 1750–1868). The theme symbolizes Zen Buddhist mindfulness and purity. The delicate wirework point toward a workshop active in the late 18th century to the early 19th century (1780–1830).
Second and thrid image :
Copper-gold alloy known as Shakudō (赤銅) Fuchi with cherry blossoms symbolizing the fleeting nature of a warrior's life (beautiful but short-lived). This carries the profound meaning aligned with Bushido (the Samurai code). Mid-to-Late Edo Period (1700s–Mid 1800s)
Last image :
Copper Fuchi with Lion-Dog named “ Shishi “ in Japanese : Originating from Buddhist traditions, Shishi are ultimate guardians meant to ward off evil spirits and negative energy. 3 Figures symbolizing harmony between Heaven, Earth, and Humanity. mid-to-late Edo Period (circa 1750–1867) commissioned by middle-ranking samurai, wealthy townspeople (chōnin), or affluent merchants during the late peace era.
Trumpet Metamorphosis
Upcycling a trumpet into rings and containers. Coming up with an exclusive collection that transformed musical heritage into wearable art that you won't find anywhere else. Silver rings with silver plated brass trumpet parts. Some ring keep a mechanisme, some rings can contain.
Project 23 rings
Rings upcycled from SS304L stainless steel pipe. Made at the forge, fusing steel and silver, with a black patina named Yaki ire which is Japanese technique based on green tea that offers a beautyfull mate black patina. Each piece is unique and happens because of it silver fusion technique. Those rings can to be ordered in the quantity & size requested, with or with out a diamond.
Clockwork rings
Collection of silver or brass rings born from vintage alarm clocks parts. Turning the brass plates and gears into rings and flowers, adding some antique gold plated button from pocket watches. Uniques pieces that can always be made to order.
Clockwork silver rings
Clockwork brass or brass & silver rings
Hibashi rings
Limited collection of brass rings upcycled entirely by hand from vintage & antique Hibashi. Sourced in Japan, those items were used to handle charcoal in antique traditional heating device to boil water for tea. Comes with a carton jewelry box. Treasurable beautiful jewelry with a soul, that will last in time and can be passed on from generation to generation.
Forged rings
Discarded screws reshaped into rings. Each item is upcycled entirely by hand in the forge, finished with a natural matte black patina achieved with green tea— a Japanese technique known as yaki-ire. This collection can be ordered to your desired size and quantity.
Necklaces
Limited collection of unique pieces upcycled with vintage or antique objects that have lost their purpose. Comes with a carton jewelry box.
Kashila necklaces
This very limited collection of four long silver necklaces with pendants box is upcycled from antique Kashira and is crafted from antique Kashira.
Kashira (核) is the pommel at the end of the tsuka (handle) on a Japanese sword ( katana ) and often features decorative elements.
Binoculars lens necklaces
A collection of unique long necklaces upcycled with different vintage or antique theatre binoculars lens. The lens are upcycled in pendant that work very well as magnifying glass.
Binoculars containers necklaces
A collection of upcycled long necklaces composed with different vintage or antique theater binoculars parts & brass decorative screws originating from vintage clockworks, old fixing bars for stairs mats or Hibashi parts upcycled into pendants, that carry sometime a little glass flask that was originally used to contain tiny clock work parts.
Scissors necklaces collection
A collection of necklaces & long necklaces made from vintage steel scissors handles with a natural black patina named " Yaki ire " & brass clockwork parts with semi precious stone.
Bobine necklaces collection
A collection of long necklaces made from antique bobines originating from the shuttles of antique sewing machines. The bibles are made into pendants putting the tread on the bobine with the antique sewing machine. + 4 or 5 pcs in stock that can be ordered to the color of your choice.
Japanese screen pen necklaces
A collection of long necklaces made from vintage Japanese Hibashi repurposed into screen pens to use on different tactile screens. Hibashi are traditional brass or copper chopsticks that are used in tea sets to handle charcoals.
Shutels necklaces
A collection of European & Russian steel shuttles originating from old sewing machines dating of before 1930, upcycled into pendants with a brass cap upcycled from different brass parts & carrying a small glass flask with rubber cork and clock work button. Comes with a jewelry carton box.
Piercings & Earrings
Project 23 earrings
Earrings upcycled from silver plated SS304L stainless steel pipe from fusion cooling pipes. Made at the forge with a black patina named Yaki ire which is Japanese technique based on green tea. To be ordered. Note that each piece is unique.
Limited collection made with little objects of interest such as bronze handles parts from old furniture, vintage clock work parts, vintage electric socket parts, antique pocket watches chains or buttons silver plated or pink gold plated, antique sugar tongs parts in brass or scissors. Comes with a carton jewelry box.
Containers
Objects of curiosity upcycled with different vintage or antique brass parts originating from theater binoculars, electric sockets, decorative brass knobs. Made to carry something special to you. Some containers contain an upcycled glass flask. Each item is delivered with its unique story and origin.
Lamps
Unique pieces upcycled with different vintage or antique parts in brass, steel, glass & bakelite. Each lamp is handcrafted and assembled in a way that the objects can be disassembled & reassembled. They are reupcyclable! Soldering, screws and forging are the technique used, rarely welding. Each item is delivered with its unique story and origin. Offering you a unique piece with history & its own individual characters.
Display units
Unique display units for jewelry forged and assembled with vintage or antique parts sources in typewriter or sewing machines. Objects of interest with a functionality to be used privately or as a display unit in your boutique.
