The original name was “Hogan Beads”,
but in modern times It is called “Navajo Pearl”
because of its beautiful pearl-like appearance.
“Hogan” is the primary, traditional dweling of the Navajo People.
The door traditionally faced east to welcom the rising sun,
believed to bring good fortune.
“Navajo Pearl” is modeled after this “Hogan”,
and have been passed down as jewelry with sacred power
There are meny steps involved in making each beads,
and it takes a tremendous amount of effort and time
to make a single necklace or bracelet.
In today's world where most works is done by machines
Ericka Nicolas Begay's
“Navajo Pearls and Jewelry that do not use machines”.
Because it is all handmade from melting silver,
The warmth and splendor of the work that you can feel.
Ericka Nicolas Begay still cherishes it in modern times.
半球状のシルバー2つを繋げて1つのビーズとなるナバホパールは1つのネックレスやブレスレットを作るだけでも
大変な労力と時間がかかるため現代ではそのほとんどが機械で作られたビーズになってしまいました。
そんな現代において、ネイティブアメリカン本来の考え方や歴史、伝統を大切にしているEricka Nicolas Begayは
ビーズはもちろん、フックやコーンなどのパーツもシルバーを溶かすところから全て手作業の
インゴットシルバーに拘りナバホパールを製作しています。
温かみのある深い色合いや柔らかな付け心地は手作業ならでは。
代々受け継がれてきた伝統に触れることができる唯一無二の作品です。
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How To Order
Because it is handmade,
some size may not be in stock.
Items not in stock can be ordered.
Please contact us in store,
by email, or by phone call.