Material: Silver / Gold plated 14k
Model: Ear-cuff
Size: One Size
Collection: NGEI
The HODA ear-cuff combo is part of the NGEI collection, inspired by the Kanak artefacts from New Caledonia, a small French island located in the Pacific. The concept of NGEI is to juxtapose the ancient artefacts next to their futuristic version and thus re-question the mutation/adaptation of customs. The research process behind the project has also been a way to come back to my roots, and re question the impacts of colonization on education and identity.
Each object contains specific references taken from traveller’s discovery diaries and traditional tales. The pieces then become much more than simple jewelry, they become futuristic artefacts; « charged with symbols that convey our past values and identities into the future. »
The ear-cuffs are inspired by the the 'Engraved bamboos' of New Caledonia, which depicted everyday scenes of Kanak tribes in a stylistic drawing style. Each ear-cuff has different engraved symbols that described the Kanaks everyday lives. HODA means "before, a long time ago" in Kanak dialect (New Caledonia).
The HODA combo presents a chunky adornment solution tailored for non-pierced ears. Offering endless combinations, you can mix and match sizes to complement various styles. The cuff is available in both silver and gold, providing versatility to fit any desired aesthetic.
The HODA ear-cuff combo includes 3 ear-cuffs:
-x1 HODA (S) ear-cuff is 18mm diameter and 4mm thick
-x1 HODA (M) ear-cuff is 25mm diameter and 4mm thick
-x1 HODA (L) ear-cuff is 35mm diameter and 6mm thick
All of the pieces at Naula are handmade in Bali Indonesia. Items are made-to-order and, as such, they may take up to three weeks to produce. It just means that your piece is unique. If you’re in a rush don’t worry, just shoot through an email and we’ll see what we can do.