EIRINI
KASTANIDOU
Collections Pineneedle / Diaphania Spring Summer 2018
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About. Eirini lives and works as an Architect & Jewelry design - artist in Thessaloniki, Greece. She comes from an artistic family environment, continuing the family tradition in the field of Architecture and Design. A graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Greece (Architecture), Technological Educational Institute of Patras (Renovation & Restoration of Buildings). A sample of her work has been presented in group and solo exhibitions and for many years at the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art (MMCA) store. She designs for ‘Eirini Kastanidou’ jewelry firm.
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Pineneedle Collection
The Greek landscape is a source of inspiration for her. Childhood memories well engraved in her heart, were her fellows in the design process. On her favorite island of Lesvos, her mother’s home, endless improvised toys with pine needles and the characteristic smell that emerged while bending, have been the starting point of her discoveries. Her philosophy evolves around the idea of nature as a source of abundant goods and ideas. Then the hands in a magical, almost automatic way, they mold, shape and finally form her desires. These forms created repetitive chain links, a play for her or maybe the very first form of her jewelry.
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Pineneedle The Shape Necklace Handcrafted necklace [one of a piece] Stainless steel wire, colored [magenta & black] nylon coating, silver 925o Total Length 30.0cm The epitome of light design and perpetual movement. A combination of colored wires, this unique hand piece can be described as a statement piece as well as a piece of unparalleled style. Dare to wear it and adopt it in your own style. We offer you the ability to choose from a variety of design pine needles colors.
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Aerial Earrings
Pineneedle
Handcrafted Earrings Stainless steel wire, colored nylon coating, silver 925o Total Length 8.0cm
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Α lightweight earring that gives the feeling of transformation to every movement. A combination of colored wires [magenta & black].Αn ideal choice for lovers of modern/contemporary art and for those looking for an alternative and prototype variation of the classic hoop. We offer you the ability to choose from a variety of design pine needles colors.
The Hook Bracelet Handcrafted Bracelet Stainless steel wire, colored nylon coating, silver 925o, Swarovski black diamond-shaped crystals Total Length 25.0cm, Diameter 8.0cm
A bracelet that touches the limits of theatrical expression and exaggeration. Undoubtedly a piece of statement. A combination of magenta wires and black Swarovski. We offer you the ability to choose from a variety of design pine needles colors.
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The Play Necklace [short version] Handcrafted Necklace Stainless steel wire, colored nylon coating, Gold-platted silver 925o Length 33.0cm Τhis piece is transformed into a waving effect of deformed cycles going up all over the neck, giving this necklace both natural look and fluid movement. Lightweight and architectural, this unique design strengthens deformed circular shapes, creating an elegant, sculptural flow along the user’s throat.
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We offer you the ability to choose from a variety of design pine needles colors.
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The Play Necklace [long version]
Pineneedle
Handcrafted Necklace Stainless steel wire, colored nylon coating, Silver 925o Total Length 63.0cm
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Τhis piece is transformed into a waving effect of deformed cycles going up all over the neck and below the breast, giving this necklace both natural look and fluid movement. Lightweight and architectural, this unique design strengthens deformed circular shapes, creating an elegant, sculptural flow along the user’s throat. We offer you the ability to choose from a variety of design pine needles colors.
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Pineneedle The Play Necklace + [Kirki] Handcrafted necklace Stainless steel wire, black nylon coating, Silver 925o, vintage glossy black circled-shaped tinsels Max Length 33.0cm A level above our most identified piece, Play Necklace, The Play Necklace + [Kirki], this piece is transformed into a waving effect of deformed cycles going up all over the neck, giving this necklace both natural look and fluid movement. Lightweight and architectural, this unique design strengthens deformed circular shapesand adds a discreet gloss, creating an elegant, sculptural flow along the user’s throat. We offer you the ability to choose from a variety of design pine needles colors.
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Pineneedle Aerial+Earrings [Kirki] Handcrafted Earrings Stainless steel wire, black nylon coating, Silver 925o, vintage glossy black circled-shaped tinsels Total Length 8.0cm A level above our most identified piece Aerial Earrings, the Aerial+Earrings [Kirki],are two lightweight earrings that gives the feeling of transformation to every movement. A combination of black wires & vintage glossy black circled-shaped tinsels. Αn ideal choice for lovers of modern/contemporary art and for those looking for an alternative way to express themselves by wearing a statement pair of earrings. We offer you the ability to choose from a variety of design pine needles colors.
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Pineneedle Rainbow Hook Necklace Handcrafted necklace Stainless steel wire, colored nylon coating, Colorful circular tinsels Total Length 20.0cm, Diameter 15.0cm Τhis circular design combines the joy of life, designed with all these vibrant colors. Express yourself freely and raise your mood and style. The unstoppable movement of this necklace will help in this direction. We offer you the ability to choose from a variety of design pine needles colors.
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Pineneedle Transparent Mirrors Earrings Handcrafted Earrings Stainless steel wire, colored nylon coating, Silver 925o, vintage mirrored almond-shaped tinsels. Total Length 8.0cm A level above our most identified piece Aerial Earrings, the Transparent Mirrors Earrings are two lightweight earrings that gives the feeling of transformation to every movement. A combination of black and white wires & vintage mirrored almond and tie-shaped tinsels. Αn ideal choice for lovers of modern/contemporary art and for those looking for an alternative way to express themselves by wearing a statement pair of earrings. We offer you the ability to choose from a variety of design pine needles colors as well as tinsels.
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Diaphania Collection
Inspired by the overwhelming landscape of the Greek islands. Τhe purity of the landscape, the transparency of the water the reflections of the sun & the unique productions of the water element and the earth such as precious and semi-precious stones became the starting thought for the creation of this beautiful series of bracelets, with unique character named after different islands of Cyclades, that are famous across the globe for the mnimalism and the stunning simplicity of their architecture. These pieces transfer all these pictures and senses together to a small object for the hand.
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Diaphania Bracelet [Amorgos] Handcrafted Bracelet Transparent rubber cord , Stainless steel, Fresh water pearl balls Diameter 6.5cm, Width 1.0cm A combination of transparent rubber cord & 4 fresh water pearl balls. Αn ideal choice for lovers of modern/contemporary art and for those looking for experiences. We offer you the ability to choose the combination of precious & semi-precious stones.
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Diaphania Diaphania Bracelet [Santorini] Bracelet Handcrafted Lava ball 4mm , Howlite Turquoise Ball 3mm
Diaphania Bracelet [Thnos] Bracelet Fresh Water Pearl Ball
Diaphania Bracelet [Mykonos] Bracelet Fresh Water Pearl Ball, Smoky Quartz precious stone, Diamond-shaped Swarovski crystals
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Contributions Designer\
Eirini Kastanidou Art Direction\
Oeeodesign - Zoe Georgiou Eirini Kastanidou Booklet design\
Oeeodesign - Zoe Georgiou Special Thanks to\ Lori Hock Quentin Lagache Michael Carneval Ruben Sophie Bialon Micah Hallacan Quinn Nietfeld Sam Mgrdichian
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EIRINI
KASTANIDOU
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