Refined Origami Jewellery by Jurate Grossman of Fortunate Origami


Whereas I completely admire every bit of origami jewellery that Jurate Grossman creates, it was the eye-catching images and trendy packaging that first drew me in after I came across her Instagram feed. After which I learn the story she relates about what prompted her to launch an origami jewellery line and knew that I’d characteristic her within the Artist Highlight.

tiny pink and purple origami crane earrings with golden threader chains

Welcome, Jurate. Your store, Fortunate Origami, is crammed with elegant paper earrings and necklaces. You should spend hours and hours making completely folded lilies, boats, butterflies, even tiny elephants, however particularly paper cranes. Please inform us about your self, your handcrafting pursuits, and your resolution to make origami jewellery.

black and silver origami paper crane decorated with one white pearl and one black bead on golden necklace chain placed on light blue book

“I used to be raised in Lithuania, a rustic steeped within the custom of handcrafted
jewellery and textiles, deeply rooted in nature and spiritualism. Having
graduated with a level in graphic design, I labored as a designer for
media, structure and engineering firms earlier than making the daring
resolution to go off by myself and dedicate myself to designing and
crafting my very own line of handmade jewellery. 

 

 

hand holding tiny pair of navy and gold origami boat threader earrings above black box packaging in front of origami wreath holiday card
“Paper boats symbolize a perception that we will carry our hopes wherever we would like and may obtain our highest aspirations.”

 

 

My collections, whereas various, share a typical aesthetic—clear strains that
create supreme frames for colours and textures which might be as alive and full
of emotion as they’re disciplined. I take painstaking care to
keep this stability when beading bracelets or folding origami
earrings.

 

pair of tiny origami elephant earrings made of mandala patterned paper with golden threader chains displayed upright on wooden block

 

Lithuania
was the final pagan nation in Europe to be Christianized. Our given
names are predominantly related to nature or pagan spirits who
oversaw varied points of nature. My very own identify Jurate is derived from
the Lithuanian phrase “’jūra”, which implies “sea”, and Jūrate was the
goddess of the Baltic Sea. Different widespread names imply “wind”, or “solar”, or
“morning dew”, and many others. Conventional Lithuanian clothes and handcrafts use
colours that signify nature and shapes which have religious
significance.

 

pair of red and white origami crane drop earrings decorated with beads on display card and held above wrapped Christmas gift and jewelry boxes

 

Although life experiences and travels have taken me to
faraway locations and expanded my palate, I’ve by no means deserted these core
design ideas. It’s extra that I now search ever new inspirations
via the substrates I work with—be they paper or beads or threads. 

 

tiny origami striped paper boat threader earrings and larger origami elephant displayed on wooden levels alongside mirror and flowers in vase

 

I
wish to create jewellery that helps individuals specific their feelings, join with others, or to have a good time or memorialize probably the most
important moments and folks of their lives.

 

elegant display of tiny origami crane, lily, and boat earrings with message that says for good luck and good fortune

 

I moved with my husband and son to The Netherlands practically three in the past. We’re thriving and totally having fun with a splendidly
tolerate, cultured and extremely educated neighborhood which has an excellent sense of
humor. This surroundings has impressed me enormously. Once I entered the nation by automobile on the day of our massive transfer, the primary
animal I noticed was a crane standing on the banks of a canal. 

 

pair of origami crane drop earring and pair of origami crane threaders displayed on round wooden base with lucite stand

 

As a
little one I tearfully learn the story of the Japanese lady Sadako, a
survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima. Sadako, who later developed
leukemia, was impressed by the story of the Thousand Cranes. She had
gathered a whole lot of sheets of paper and started to fold cranes hoping for
a miracle if she reached 1,000. The method of folding and
concentrating on her objective gave her spirits a wanted carry and a goal
to her life. 

 

tiny green and white patterned paper origami crane threader earrings with golden chains hanging on twig

 

Some say when she died at ten years of age she didn’t fairly
make it to 1,000 however her objective was reached with the assistance of pals and
strangers. When
I noticed that crane that day, I knew I’d make origami
crane earrings. And that may be my purpose–to give hope and good
spirits to others via my origami designs. I began with cranes and
have added different animals and flowers since then.” 

 

tiny origami lily drop earrings made of white, lavender and blue patterned paper and affixed with golden chains and ear wires

 

Jurate’s basic origami jewellery is created with top quality, sustainable
paper. She describes the folding course of as delicate and centered. Watch her make an origami lily on Instagram the place she is @lucky_origami

 

Every determine is handled with a sealant that makes it extra sturdy and water-resistant, after which it’s completed with sterling silver or 18K gold plated sterling silver
findings.

 

hand holding red origami wreath Happy Holidays greeting card

 

Her handmade vacation wreath playing cards are a considerate accompaniment to an origami jewellery reward. 

blonde-haired young woman seated at table looking down at hands placed closely together as if making something very small
Jurate Grossman

Go to the Fortunate Origami web site. Clients obtain 10% off their first order by signing up for emails that announce new collections and unique gives. Jurate additionally has an Etsy store, LuckyOrigamiJewelry, the place supply is free to the U.S. 

 

She has two extra Etsy retailers the place you may see her beaded jewellery, MINTUCHI, and NatureWishJewelry, that options Morse Code jewellery for women and men.



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