Lenka's Way of LaceGenoese Scallop Pendant
Posted on February 23, 2014
Genoese Scallop Pendants are inspired by bold and beautiful patterns of the Genoese laces.
Lace made in Genoa was very popular in the Renaissance fashion. Wide scalloped patterns were firmly rooted in a sacred geometry of the early Renaissance, which gave them a mysterious strength and rare beauty. This was lace of choice for the famous standing and falling collars that supported many royal heads of the European courts of the 17th century.
Genoese lace is uniquely suited for original lace jewellery. The patterns, which did not loose any of their magic and still evoke a regal connection, bestow the quality of one-of-a-kind heirloom.
Material: Fine silver, gold plated with 24kt gold, with garnet (left) or fresh water pearls (right).
Gold Genoese Scallop Pendants
Material: Enamelled copper with onyx (left) or labradorite (right)
Black Genoese Scallop Pendant
Material: Fine silver with watermelon tourmaline (left) or moonstone (right)
Silver Genoese Scallop Pendant
All but one in private collections.
Photography: Kenji Nagai
Copyright © 2014 Lenka Suchanek. All rights reserved.
Genoese Scallop Large Necklace
Posted on February 22, 2014
Genoese Scallop Collection is inspired by bold and beautiful patterns of the Genoese laces.
Lace made in Genoa was very popular in the Renaissance fashion. Wide scalloped patterns were firmly rooted in a sacred geometry of the early Renaissance, which gave them a mysterious strength and rare beauty. This was lace of choice for the famous standing and falling collars that supported many royal heads of the European courts of the 17th century.
Genoese lace is uniquely suited for original lace jewellery. The patterns, which did not loose any of their magic and still evoke a regal connection, bestow the quality of one-of-a-kind heirloom.
Material: Fine silver with garnet beads
Genoese Scallop Large Necklace
In private lace collection.
Copyright © 2014 Lenka Suchanek. All rights reserved.
Mysterious Lace
Posted on February 22, 2014
Mask and standing collar
Materials: Mask – silver plated copper; Collar trim – fine silver
Techniques:
Mask – Free-form three-dimensional bobbin lace, whole stitch and half stitch with braids and leaf tallies.
Scalloped collar trim – Handmade bobbin lace based on Genoese patterns from mid-17th century with typical scallops, geometrical design and leaf tallies.
Life size.
Mysterious Lace
Copyright © 2014 Lenka Suchanek. All rights reserved.
