This collection was designed by Kayo Saito and made by the Flowering Desert project in India. Designer Maker, Kayo, has been running her own workshop since graduating from the Royal College of Art in 2001 and takes her inspiration from natural forms.
Seaweed was part of her upbringing in Japan and she continues to be fascinated by its beautiful forms as well as its nutritional and healing properties and planet-saving potential. Kayo visited the Flowering Desert project in February 2023 and ran workshops to teach the artisans new techniques, including doming, forming and different hammering skills. Ponni and Ramya now work together on this collection, with stunning results.
Materials: Made from brass with brass gold plated brass chain.
Dimensions: Chain length 45cm. Pendant size 3.5cm x 3.5cm.
About Just Trade
Working with artisans from Peru, Ecuador, India and Vietnam, Just Trade create sustainable Fair Trade projects to market crafts people’s jewellery. The company was founded in 2006 by jewellery designer Laura Cave, with the aim of creating jobs that support traditional techniques and skills from around the world. From crocheted silverwork to beautifully carved tangua pendants, Just Trade’s distinctive products are handmade with care from locally sourced and ethical materials where possible.