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."
Un’interpretazione sofisticata
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La Maschera Africana Swarovski è l’interpretazione personale di Zendron di questo oggetto iconico. Per il design minimal della spilla, il designer ha tratto ispirazione dalle maschere tradizionali realizzate in legno tinto scuro. L’elemento centrale di questa creazione Swarovski è la decorativa rappresentazione di un volto montato su una base color antracite. La montatura grigio più chiaro è impreziosita da motivi africani che sembrano intagliati a mano. Il bordo inferiore della spilla ricorda un raffinato girocollo in cui sono incastonati a raggio sette triangoli di cristallo, che conferiscono alla maschera un’aura glamour.
La Maschera Africana Elegance of Africa SCS PWP 2022 è stata ideata in esclusiva per i Soci della Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS) e non è in vendita per il pubblico. I Soci SCS riceveranno il regalo in cristallo a loro riservato effettuando acquisti superiori a una certa cifra, nel corso di un evento presso il loro store di zona oppure online, durante determinati periodi.
La Maschera Africana Elegance of Africa SCS PWP 2022 è stata ideata in esclusiva per i Soci della Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS) e non è in vendita per il pubblico. I Soci SCS riceveranno il regalo in cristallo a loro riservato effettuando acquisti superiori a una certa cifra, nel corso di un evento presso il loro store di zona oppure online, durante determinati periodi.