Masks and Magic
Title:Remarkable, mysterious, and fascinating
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The African continent has an almost magical appeal. Thanks to its natural beauty, the Elegance of Africa SCS PWP 2022 African Mask allows us to immerse ourselves in ancient cultures and far-off lands.
“I take inspiration from clothing, jewelry, images, books, documents, and music. That’s where my vision comes from.” Swarovski designer Martin Zendron enjoys immersing himself in the culture of a place while on his quests for inspiration. For the Elegance of Africa collection, he was just as inspired by the continent’s breathtaking natural surroundings as he was by its ancient rituals and art forms that date back thousands of years.
This spectacular mask is the creative culmination of the designer’s research into the cultures of Africa. “For traditional masks, the people use natural materials like wood, brass, terracotta, ceramics, raffia, or fabric, depending on the region. In some cases, they’re kept simple, in others, they’re abundantly decorated and detailed.” Masks have been a tradition in many countries in Africa for millennia, and they hold strong fascination for Martin Zendron. “They’re much more than just artistic creations — to this day, masks are used for spiritual, religious, and everyday rituals, for example fertility rituals and farewell ceremonies."
“I take inspiration from clothing, jewelry, images, books, documents, and music. That’s where my vision comes from.” Swarovski designer Martin Zendron enjoys immersing himself in the culture of a place while on his quests for inspiration. For the Elegance of Africa collection, he was just as inspired by the continent’s breathtaking natural surroundings as he was by its ancient rituals and art forms that date back thousands of years.
This spectacular mask is the creative culmination of the designer’s research into the cultures of Africa. “For traditional masks, the people use natural materials like wood, brass, terracotta, ceramics, raffia, or fabric, depending on the region. In some cases, they’re kept simple, in others, they’re abundantly decorated and detailed.” Masks have been a tradition in many countries in Africa for millennia, and they hold strong fascination for Martin Zendron. “They’re much more than just artistic creations — to this day, masks are used for spiritual, religious, and everyday rituals, for example fertility rituals and farewell ceremonies."
Una sofisticada interpretación
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La máscara africana es la interpretación individual de Zendron de este emblemático artículo. Para el diseño minimalista del broche, el diseñador se inspiró en las máscaras tradicionales hechas de madera oscura policromada. Una cara decorativa engastada en una base de color antracita forma el elemento central de esta pieza de Swarovski. El engaste en color gris más claro está adornado con motivos africanos que parecen que han sido tallados a mano. El borde inferior del broche recuerda a un refinado collar y está engastado con siete brillantes triángulos de cristal, lo que da a la máscara un toque de glamur.
La máscara africana Elegance of Africa SCS PWP 2022 se ha diseñado únicamente para los miembros de la Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS) y no está disponible para la venta. Los miembros de la SCS recibirán este regalo de cristal cuando al gastar más de una determinada cantidad, ya sea asistiendo a un evento en su tienda local o durante determinados períodos online.
La máscara africana Elegance of Africa SCS PWP 2022 se ha diseñado únicamente para los miembros de la Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS) y no está disponible para la venta. Los miembros de la SCS recibirán este regalo de cristal cuando al gastar más de una determinada cantidad, ya sea asistiendo a un evento en su tienda local o durante determinados períodos online.