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Follow on Google News | From Colombia with Love, by Arabel LebrusanTogether, Colombian metal and craftsmanship tell a beautifully sustainable story for Fashion Revolution Week
By: Arabel Lebrusan The limited edition collection arrives just in time for Fashion Revolution (https://www.fashionrevolution.org/) Filigree artisan, Elena, who lives high up in the Colombian mountains, has expertly handcrafted the statement ring and kiss-shaped earrings, designed by Arabel. Arabel visited Elena in La Llanada, Colombia in December 2016, working with her to make the most of her highly skilled techniques. Together, they collaborated with local refiners and Fairmined (http://www.fairmined.org/ One of the most ancient of jewellery-making techniques, filigree is an extraordinary craft, often mistaken for hand engraving. Actually, it is the very opposite. Filigree technique doesn't involve sculpting or carving; instead it's the delicate process of weaving together fine, pliable threads of precious metal. The Colombian filigree technique and style is especially distinctive and with only ten copies made of each exquisite Kisses piece, this new addition to the Arabel Lebrusan portfolio is one to treasure. Fashion Revolution Week (https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ The "From Colombia with Love Collection", from £95 www.arabellebrusan.com Sourced beautifully Decadence with conscience About Iquira Small-scale mining plays an important role in the local community at Iquira (http://www.fairmined.org/ In 2015, the Palme D'Or from the Cannes Film Festivals and the Nobel Peace Prize were fabricated with Fairmined certified gold from Iquira, acknowledging them nationally and internationally as a responsible, ethical cooperative. About Arabel Arabel Lebrusan took her Masters in Jewellery Design at Central St Martins and went on to become Creative Director at Leblas Jewellery, leaving two years later to create her own brand of unique designs. Arabel commissions only the best craftsman in the UK and her native Spain and insisting on precious metals and gemstones that have been sustainably and ethically sourced. For more information visit: http://www.arabellebrusan.com @arabellebrusan End
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