Category: Jewelry

Design for D’Orica: Design of earings


University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Textile Materials and Design

Author: Design ideas; Dr Sonja Šterman, University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Textile Materials and Design 2023

The inspiration for the design of the earrings was the shape of cocoons in combination with silk threads and small pearls.

Two prestigious materials, gold and silk, are combined in jewellery pieces that dynamically continue the company d’Orica design. Although the company’s focus has been on innovative material finishes, design that allows for the creation of a range of shapes associated with the theme. was also offered. The cocoon-shaped jewellery intertwined and interwoven threads and a falling bundle of threads finished off with pearls is a youthful combination.



About Aracne Virtual Silk Exhibition

This virtual exhibition invites you to explore the ARACNE project, a European initiative dedicated to safeguarding and revitalizing silk heritage. Here, you can discover how ARACNE connects history, culture, and innovation—sharing stories, research, and activities that trace silk’s journey across Europe. The site highlights not just the rich legacy of silk production but also present-day efforts to create a modern European Silk Route, linking communities and inspiring a renewed appreciation for traditional skills and creative industry.

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