Bracelet, 'Snake Skin'

3.9 " W x 3.5 " L x 2.4 " D

Weight: 70 grams

-Sterling silver

Ships from NOVICA Office in Thailand



NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers.

Naka means "serpent" in the Thai language, its mythical form displayed in this innovative cuff bracelet. Woven strips of silver emulate the creatures scaly skin, while the undulating contours suggest its coiled, elongated from. Slithering spirals complete the composition. Crafted by the hands of Chalermkwan, this accessory is sure to inspire conversation in any setting.

925 rating silver.

Handmade by Chalermkwan

"My name is Chalermkwan Veerasilp. I was born of September 18, 1972 in northern Thailand. My father was an architect and he definitely influenced my wanting to be a designer. I graduated in interior design from Bangkok Rangsit University in 1996, where I was taught techniques applicable to every line of arts. When I completed my studies, I was hired as an interior designer in Bangkok where I worked for five years. One day I met a jewelry dealer and we talked about his business, about designing and he asked me if I would be interested to design jewelry for him. It was only a part time job but I found this craft interesting and I also thought about the future, about freedom in my work, about growing bored with interior design, and decided that I had better be my own boss. So I quit and started anew with jewelry designing.

"I had only just started this new job when my sister asked me, upon getting married, whether I would be interested to take over her art shop. My boyfriend and I consulted together and we agreed to take it over. I now mostly mount stones and silver beads on strings to create unusual and beautiful items. I buy the stones from markets and itinerant dealers from various countries, and once I have everything at hand, I try to enhance the value of these materials with my designing skills. I draw the shapes on paper and string the materials by hand. If I do not like the result I try and change the stones or the complete design and start again.

"I am now happier and feel freer because this is my own business and I have an open field of creativity. I use my own ideas and do business my way, not other people's way, as it happened in the company. I love my work and I really do it to my best, my motto is 'do the best for today.' In the future, I will hopefully provide the four corners of the world with my handicrafts. These handmade products are not mass marketable; they are made with simple and elegant designs and are not outdated."