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This brooch is created using mitsuro hikime, a traditional Japanese lost-wax technique. The object’s flowing lines are hand-sculpted in beeswax, then cast in sterling silver. 24k gold accents are subtly added to enhance the sense of movement. The brooch is finished with a soft white patina and burnished to reveal the natural, organic lines formed by the wax.
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Kumiko Kihara
Bicester, United Kingdom
Kumiko Kihara creates jewellery using sterling silver and 24 carat gold that captures quiet, fleeting moments such as light, mist or movement. Guided ...
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