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The “Kashmir” collection features centuries-old craft techniques made in collaboration with the region’s master papier-mâché artisans.
From the “Kashmir” collection, a Silvia Furmanovich carnelian bracelet with butterfly wings in marquetry, a 0.18-carat fire opal, and 0.14 carats of diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($19,580)
São Paulo, Brazil—Silvia Furmanovich is set to release the “Kashmir” collection this fall.
Furmanovich, the globally inspired and artisan-driven designer behind the eponymous brand, created the collection as a tribute to Northern India.
Kashmir developed when Furmanovich journeyed through the lush valleys and Mughal gardens of Kashmir, India.
“I knew I had to see it for myself—to understand the artisans, the energy, the landscape,” said Furmanovich about her trip to Kashmir and Ladakh, India. “And it was there, in that contrast of fragility and resilience, that I found real inspiration.”
Furmanovich looked to the region’s landscape, spiritual symbolism, and centuries-old techniques when crafting the earrings, rings, necklaces, pendants, clutch handbags, and select home items in this collection.
“Each creation offers not only adornment, but a deeply considered tribute to a place where beauty is both a tradition and a way of life,” said the namesake brand that is committed to cultural storytelling through jewelry.
Across about 100 pieces inspiration was drawn from blooming tulips fields, mirrored lakes, the snow-capped Himalayas, and Mughal gardens with cascading water channels and symmetrical floral beds.
Motifs of paisleys, lotus flowers, and chinar leaves are also seen, now reimagined, as they have become a signature of the brand.
Furmanovich, the globally inspired and artisan-driven designer behind the eponymous brand, created the collection as a tribute to Northern India.
Kashmir developed when Furmanovich journeyed through the lush valleys and Mughal gardens of Kashmir, India.
“I knew I had to see it for myself—to understand the artisans, the energy, the landscape,” said Furmanovich about her trip to Kashmir and Ladakh, India. “And it was there, in that contrast of fragility and resilience, that I found real inspiration.”
Furmanovich looked to the region’s landscape, spiritual symbolism, and centuries-old techniques when crafting the earrings, rings, necklaces, pendants, clutch handbags, and select home items in this collection.
“Each creation offers not only adornment, but a deeply considered tribute to a place where beauty is both a tradition and a way of life,” said the namesake brand that is committed to cultural storytelling through jewelry.
Across about 100 pieces inspiration was drawn from blooming tulips fields, mirrored lakes, the snow-capped Himalayas, and Mughal gardens with cascading water channels and symmetrical floral beds.
Motifs of paisleys, lotus flowers, and chinar leaves are also seen, now reimagined, as they have become a signature of the brand.
A marquetry ring in a butterfly wing format with abalone inlay, 0.11 carats of diamonds, and a 1.26-carat white opal set in 14-karat yellow gold ($6,160)
Window-shaped earrings with papier-mâché in a pink flower pattern, 0.62 carats of diamonds, 0.90 carats of pink tourmalines, and 2.09 carats of citrines in 18-karat yellow gold ($12,980)
An orange stabilized wood cuff in the shape of a maple leaf with a 4.05-carat fire opal and 1.31 carats of diamond accents in 18-karat yellow gold ($20,900)
Fan-shaped earrings crafted with horse mane in a beige gradient and set with 1.16 carats of diamonds and 10 carats of smoky quartz in 18-karat yellow gold ($13,860)
An oval-shaped papier-mâché necklace featuring a gold leaf pattern with calcite, onyx, gold pearl, ruby, and diamond in 18-karat yellow gold ($24,200)
A twisted ring with brauna wood, diamonds, and emeralds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($9,240)
The heart of the Kashmir collection is a collaboration with the region’s master papier-mâché artisans, the brand said.
Some of these artisans have preserved the hand-painted tradition for generations and have since worked with Furmanovich to develop a process to adapt the heritage craft for the demands of fine jewelry while preserving its intricate beauty and elevating it with precious settings and materials.
The technique involves combining layers of paper and natural adhesives to create a richly textured surface that is later hand-painted with intricate motifs.
“This collection is not just about craft—it's about spirit. In Kashmir and Ladakh, I encountered sacred places, centuries-old techniques, and people whose lives are dedicated to preserving their heritage,” said Furmanovich.
“This year, we introduced papier-mâché, a highly intricate and treasured technique that has been mastered by the same families for generations. Translating that into jewelry is my way of honoring their stories, their artistry, and the sense of wonder I felt every day I was there.”
Including papier-mâché in fine jewelry is not the only technical innovation seen in the Kashmir collection.
The collection also uses abalone inlays for the first time in order to add iridescent depth and dimension to the wooden surfaces within the marquetry, a technique that Silvia Furmanovich has become a pioneer of in fine jewelry. It involves inlaying thin pieces of materials, commonly wood, to create a pattern or image.
Horse mane is used as an unexpected and ethereal textile, the brand said, as embroidered designs are stitched to mimic the floral and geometric motifs found in traditional Kashmiri shawls. Furmanovich has worked with the material previously, weaving it for her “Horse Mane” collection which references the technique she learned on a trip to Chile.
Pieces are also crafted from hand-carved tagua nut—which is also referred to as vegetable ivory—to continue exploring natural materials through the lens of refined craftsmanship.
“From intricate wood carvings to luxurious textile details, Kashmir is a celebration of the region’s diverse artisanal heritage,” the brand said.
Each piece in the Kashmir collection balances between the ornamental and the organic, paying homage to a culture where nature, spirituality, and artistic expression are deeply entwined.
The Kashmir collection starts at $6,160.
Select pieces will be available at Bergdorf Goodman in August, with the Kashmir collection launching at other boutiques and on the Silvia Furmanovich website starting in September.
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