Kalramanaw “Cherish”

Description

HAND-WOVEN IN TAIWAN

Handmade blue, white, and orange macramé clay beads and brass hoop earring. “Kalramanaw” means to Cherish in Pinuyumayan, a branch of the Austronesian languages spoken by the Puyuma Indigenous tribe from the island of Taiwan.

Clay bead is a divine object found in indigenous art and apparel, every bead has a different color and pattern that tells a story passed down for generations. It is also a symbol of status for many tribes. Within the 17 recognized indigenous tribes in Taiwan, clay beads pattern from Paiwan tribe has been the most fully preserved, with breads-making being a prominent jewelry business in the 21st century.

ARTIST

Known as “Summeryala”, the Puyuma artist makes macramé weaving and sewing art inspired from her tribal roots. Her marriage with a Paiwan tribe partner inspired her to combine different ethnic artforms in her work, including Taiwan’s hippie and reggae culture style. Summeryala brand is all about creating innovation, and design freely without repeat the same design twice. She represents the Katratripulr Puyuma tribe living in Taitung city, located along the southeast coast of Taiwan.

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MATERIALS

Waxed thread / bronze wire (oxidize when exposed in air for a long period of time) / brass French hook / ceramic beads meaning ” to cherish”)

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