Kumiko Kihara

Inspired by Japanese heritage, Kumiko's jewellery is drawn from her fascination with shapes and searches for them wherever she goes. Forms in nature, carved details in sculpture or shadows from the corner of a building.

Kumiko's day usually starts with calligraphy and the enjoyment of the lines that brushstrokes make. She sees that some straight lines are brave and some curved lines generous and considerate, each finding space to live in harmony. Kumiko's rings are created from Mitsuro Hikime, a lost wax technique using beeswax. The wax dictates its own movement and Kumiko simply follows it.