Experience The Silk Road

April 2020 will mark the 2nd anniversary of Loupe. ‘Experience The Silk Road’ Exhibition will celebrate this milestone and highlight the diverse talents of Loupe's past and present jewellery designers. 

‘Experience The Silk Road’ Exhibition features the essence of traditional Chinese culture in Dunhuang. Inspired by the rich history and the treasures along the Silk Road, Loupe Designers-in-Residence have each created a piece of jewellery that best reflects their connection with traditional Chinese artisans. The diverse collection integrates the unique elements of Dunhuang characteristics with contemporary materials.

We look into the hand gestures of the Buddha in murals and other artwork from Dunhuang and explored their meanings through this project. In our research we are particularly interested in two objects in V&A which was found in dunhuang: a bamboo buddha scripture with traditional chinese satin weave and the paper flowered which was thought to be contributions from believers. So we had also incorporate these elements in our design. We choose the Dhyana (Mudra) which is the gesture of absolute balance, of meditation. To make jewellery pieces that will allow the wearers to position themselves during mediation, with the fixation on hands, the piece work as a bridging tool to connect body and mind. Besides, these jewellery can also be worn differently as necklace and ring.

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