I've been in the process of co-creating the EarthBorn Jewelry Market at 1000Markets. The Market is a product of a wonderful collaboration between Manny of Mannybeads and Diane of Izis. It has been such a perfectly-imperfect process! What a thing, to blend ideas and concepts in the spirit of collaboration and creation, respect and appreciation...All in the hopes of manifesting in as beautiful a way as possible...A Vision!
When I began finding my way about at 1000Markets Diane's shop caught my eye immediately. Her Ancient Glass work, the type of stone she chooses for each piece... So much of what I am drawn to in jewelry design was there, in her shop. And that Ancient Glass...Something about it stirred up in a me a feeling similar to what I experience when working with the Tibetan Mala beads that I've written about in a previous post.
Diane and I started sharing some of our feelings about the elements we use in our work and somewhere along the way started to hatch an idea for a new market. And here it is!
A short while ago Diane kindly shared with me some of her Ancient Glass beads and after sitting with them for a bit, this design took shape. It integrates elements from each of our shops and hearts. And look how beautifully they fit together! Diane recently spoke about how the pieces seemed to blend the essential elements of Earth and Water and I think she's right. There's something that happens in the creative process when you commit to working collaboratively that enhances the creative product in expansive and delightful ways.
The piece we highlight here is a new creation and a symbol the making of this Market and we think of it as a cornerstone for what we hope to be a successful and supportive collaboration amongst us all, here in The Earthborn Market. For us, this pendant is a symbol and reminder of the power of collaboration, focused intention, and Trust.
These are the roots of this market...collaboration, focused intention, and Trust. And these are the elements that we will continue to aspire to at Earthborn...between each other as we grow this Market and between each of us and the visitors who find their way into our beautiful shops.
2 comments:
This piece is stunning! I've always been a fan of pieces that are perfect in their imperfections. Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)
Mala beads are used with mantra to pray or meditate. Regular use of mala prayer beads can enhance knowledge of self.
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