I have always felt a particular affinity with the neck - this delicate part of the body that carries our breath and connects us to the rhythm of our heart.
Fifteen years ago, I spontaneously began creating artisanal accessories, with neckpieces at the heart of my practice. The response was consistently positive, encouraging me to explore countless variations and possibilities.
A year ago, through a new aesthetic direction, I also began transforming upcycled textiles into scarves inspired by Indonesian dance attire - another form of adornment traditionally worn around the neck. This year, I have continued exploring this connection with the introduction of my new neckpieces, which I call CAMPUR necklaces.
One day, a conversation with my dear friend Diane about childbirth brought an unexpected perspective to this connection. I shared with her the story of my own birth: during labour, the umbilical cord became wrapped around my neck, making my arrival into the world a challenging experience for both my mother and me.
Diane then expressed a thought I had never contemplated: Could my personal affinity for adorning the neck be unconsciously connected to this earliest experience? Could my impulse to create around this particular part of the body be an unconscious way of revisiting - or perhaps even healing - an experience that had been registered in my body?
In honour of these interconnected stories, I am sharing some of my favourite pieces worn close to the neck, available through our online boutique.
FLOW TOP
CAMPUR NECKLACE
TARI SCARF
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