Expanding your jewelry collection? Take a peek at our neighbors and their meaningful stories. Which one do you resonate with?
The Southeast Asian market has never left the eyes of the gem and jewelry industry, and for good reason. This opulent culture has been ingrained in their culture and traditions, even being seen as goldmines and sources of minerals. Aside from the excellent craftsmanship, each chain, pendant, and piece of jewelry has beautiful and meaningful stories to tell. From their culture to their history, here are some Southeast Asia brands that marry culture and craftsmanship into beautiful and elegant accessories.
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Ananda Soul
This Bali jewelry brand is built from many foundations: art, the desire to give back to the community, women empowerment, body positivity, and the rich culture of the Indonesian province. Intending to change the world little by little, Ananda Soul prioritizes sustainable and ethical production in both their materials and skilled artisans composed of women. Before taking on the world, the team gathers monthly, carrying each piece of jewelry to be blessed in a Balinese ceremony, praying that their accessories can uplift and bring joy to the wearer.
WoonHung
Built on renewability, sustainability, and traditional craft, this Singapore brand makes use of material indigenous to Cebu: white wood, otherwise known as pangantuon. WoonHung, who is also the Singapore-based designer behind the brand, focuses on crafting sustainable, modern jewelry designs for women. Each bead and piece of jewelry is handcrafted by the craftsmen of Cebu, and each product is resulted from the traditional skills of the cottage industry. WoonHung’s jewelry are composed of interesting statement pieces that bring out pops of colors in various shapes, creating eye-catching visuals in your ensembles.
Article 22
Intending to make the world safer with jewelry, Article 22 creates beautiful and meaningful jewelry, crafting each chain and pendant with stories of positive transformation. The Laos brand‘s first collection Peacebomb is handcrafted with Vietnam war shrapnel and other debris, pioneering the weapons to jewelry transformation. With their mission to clear out the bombs from land in Laos, Article 22 creates intricate, beautifully made jewelry that has been worn by renowned actress Emma Watson. Whether it’s gold or silver, you’ll find beautiful statement pieces that carry elegance and a heartwarming story.
Featured Image and Photos: ANANDA SOUL, WOONHUNG, ARTICLE 22 (via Website)
