2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

“The Whisper of Earth” : Artisan-crafted ceramic necklace

Entrant Company

CHERINADDED

Category

Fashion Design - Handmade

Client's Name

Country / Region

Thailand

Whisper of the Earth by Cherinadded is a singular expression of nature’s fragile beauty, captured through a blend of traditional artistry and modern vision. Crafted by master Thai artisans, this necklace speaks to the essence of the natural world through raw, organic elements and a devotion to timeless craftsmanship.

Each step in the creation process celebrates the thoughtful artistry behind this piece. A carefully sculpted mold with intricate, low-relief details is crafted first, inspired by patterns found in nature. Skilled hands then shape high-quality clay into delicate, unique ceramic beads, each one holding a story of the earth itself. The beads are fired with precision, hardening them to bring out their organic strength, and are then hand-painted in vibrant shades of turquoise, deep blue, and earthy orange. Together, these colors evoke the sky, soil, and life’s vitality, merging into a visual harmony that reflects the earth’s quiet poetry.

For the final touches, luxurious 24k gold elements and fine silk threads are woven into the design. Each golden detail enriches the necklace with warmth, while the silk threads add a softness and fluid movement, creating a seamless balance between natural textures and refined elegance. At the heart of the necklace lies a focal pendant, meticulously hand-finished to radiate an understated opulence. The versatility of Whisper of the Earth allows it to be worn either as a single statement piece or layered for a unique expression; the beads are even designed to transform into individual bracelets, each carrying its own distinct presence.

This necklace transcends its role as an accessory, standing as a modern heirloom that honors the harmony between craft and nature. With its organic grace, Whisper of the Earth invites its wearer to carry a piece of nature’s quiet beauty, rooted in the philosophy that art and the natural world are forever intertwined. Cherinadded presents this creation as a testament to the enduring allure of handcrafted art, infusing contemporary luxury with the human touch and elegance of ancient artistry.

Credits

Founder/ Designer
Cherin Prasopsukcharoen
Sculptor/ Carver
Orawee Bumpetch
Ceramicist
Onanong Noonpakdee
Ceramicist
Panatda Taweeloet
Content Writer
Safen Roys
Jeweler
Supanniga Jumpubang
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