湛ZHAN (exceptional collection) - Splendid knitting bracelet with leaf shaped chain

湛ZHAN is the exceptional collection of our jewellery with the most exquisite and high-qualified work. All the pieces are handmade by experienced artisans with unique skills, only a few in the region even whole China are capable to do it. This silver earring is handmade by the artisan Wu from Kaili, Guizhou. The bracelet is exquisitely knitted with skillful work. The flowery piece in the middle is connected by the dozens of leaf shaped knitted hollow silver slice. It is extraordinarily delicate and elegant. The perfect quality is among the top in the region even in China. The silver slice of the main body is fairly delicate and thin, which makes the bracelet light and easy to wear. 

Technique: Knitting and filigree skills are used to create this piece. The flower decoration and leaf shaped chain are carefully knitted by artisan. Wu needs to twist two silver wires which are thinner than human hair and knit with the strand in the frame before welding. Through knitting, various linear decorations are presented, which are exquisite and exquisite. Miao silvermaking has been threatened to disappear and was inscribed in National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. 

Material: Fine silver - 16g.

*Fine silver has a millesimal fineness of 999. Also called pure silver, it is less and less used in jewellery making due to its soft feature that increases the difficulty in the making process. However, to respect the tradition in the region, artisans insist to use fine silver to create high-qualified pieces with exquisite technique. 

Size: 17cm*1.5cm

Artisan: Wu is female artisan running the workshop with her husband in Kaili, Guizhou. She is specialized in engraving, knitting and other techniques. This type of bracelet often takes her 5 days to make.