design References

"These references relate to my clan name, as we are a people who fight for what we believe is ours.

The Mhlongo surname is a powerful one and has existed for many years, continuing to grow to this day. The Mhlongo people were known as fighters, just as we are today, fighting for success and dignity. Like the son of Nandi Mhlongo, Shaka Zulu, who fought for his rights, his position as a king, and his dignity as someone who was taken for granted but ultimately became a king. The Mhlongo people are fearless, dedicated, and unwavering in our pursuit of what we believe belongs to us."

Umlando

The Mhlongo clan names originate from the Zulu people of Africa. These clan names have existed for centuries and play a significant role in preserving the Zulu culture of Mhlongo. These clan names represent the surnames or naming system of our ancestors and tell the story of their origins. The first to be born was uSililo, followed by Ngqeshe, and finally, Mhlongo, who was chosen to be a king.

I am using my mother's surname, Mhlongo, which serves as a protective and ritualistic name for me.

Brief for IZITHAKAZELO

"The izithakazelo brief requires us to design and manufacture a jewelry collection that reflects our clan names. This involves creating culturally unique and artistic jewelry that, when viewed, tells a story about our clan names. To accomplish this design process, we first need to gather more information about our clan history, meanings, and obtain references related to our clan names."

Recycling

     This is a Colorful and Creative pencil  bracelets.

These Colorful pencil bracelets are made by Iris Tsante, she create unique pieces by carefully destroying the pencils crayons and cutting them into smaller pieces to make clean and simple fashionable Jewellery. I think it's a cute piece of Jewellery to wear, it already makes me feel happy just by looking at it because of it's colors.

Precious Material

     Neckalce made with gold(granulation)

This Neckalce can be worn by both men and women of Iran in Seljuq time, it is made to look like women chokers. The beads of the necklace were made by hammering the gold sheets and doming them and soldering the two curved sheets to create a bead. I think this is a very artistic and authentic piece necklace and fits well under precious material since in made with gold only and no other non precious material.

Pain and Pleasure

These are butterfly Nipple Clamps that are made with stainless steel.

This torture pleasure Nipple Clamps are made to help couples spice things up in the bedroom. These Clamps are made a very good quality metal and they are not poisonous and rust resistant. 

I think these devices fit perfectly In pain and pleasure because it's a painful device used for pleasure and exciting experience.

Organic

 

This is a Crocheted lace earrings inspired by organic specimens.

Miho Fujita is a Japanese artist, she studied and graduated from Akita public junior college of Art and Crafts in 2007 now called Akita University of Art. She started having exhibitions of her work in 2009. Fujita makes crochets graceful sculptures of organic matter found in the forests, she transforms handmade berries, leaves, and clusters of mushrooms into wearable and attractive jewellery. the cotton that she uses to make these crochets' jewellery they are naturally dyed, she uses plants to inspire and also dye her work. I think these are interesting earrings to wear  because of the sculptural form.