Carved Gourd Artisan Jewelry – Really?

Yes! Yes! This is an incredible art form when crafted by the right artisan. It requires a combination of artistry and technical expertise that is rare. I’ve seen this done and let me tell you, I’ll take a paintbrush any day of the week. Talk about daunted! More though, I was impressed and I invite you to peruse our collection of gourd jewelry to imagine this process when you have the picture in front of you. The artisan will continuously carve the design without lifting his tool from the gourd, so that the combination of a steady hand and a rotating wrist on the alternate hand create the intricate pattern or motif. Sometimes the gourd is burnt first and then the carving is done, it all depends on the particular pattern. Sometimes white chalk is used to create a contrast and other times black ashes are used for the same purpose. This is called “white background” or “black background”. Once the pattern is carved and burnished, the gourd is cut to size for placement in a setting. But the artisan has to be careful; if the gourd cracks, all his work is for naught! Carved gourd as a feature of silver jewelry is not easily nor commonly found, though the internet does make it easier than it used to be to compare the quality of this art form. You can imagine that as the owner of a jewelry company, I peruse the web myself to see what’s out there, and I’ve been amazed at how many companies do this particular art form so poorly. For women who desire to wear an unusual pendant, a beautiful bracelet, or handcrafted earrings, and at the same time make a fashion statement that speaks of individual style, the quality of execution is an absolute must! We are proud to offer our artisan’s rendition as a tool in your repetoire and encourage you to express your personal style. See how great it feels!