Frailejón Necklace
Frailejón Necklace
The frailejón, a plant that exists only in the Venezuelan páramo. To the world.
Made at a large scale, architectural: a maximalist statement pendant on a strand of sculpted beads. Designed, 3D printed, and assembled by CATE in Austin, Texas.
ORIGINS is knowing where you come from. Not as nostalgia, as foundation.
Materials by color
Candela: matte and iridescent PLA beads with matte black discs and satin gold spacers. Iridescent PLA pendant.
Neblina: translucent pink clear PLA beads with a violet and baby blue ombré, two filaments blended in one bead. Satin gold spacers. PLA pendant with a UV resin finish.
Rocío: translucent pink clear PLA beads and iridescent green PLA beads. Satin gold spacers. PLA pendant with a UV resin finish.
Laguna: translucent pink clear PLA beads and pink-to-baby-blue and pink-to-lavender ombré beads. Satin gold spacers. PLA pendant with a UV resin finish.
Alborada: translucent pink clear PLA beads with satin gold spacers. Iridescent PLA pendant.
Beads, spacers, and pendants are all 3D printed by CATE. Small variations in color and finish make each necklace individual.
Care
Handle gently and store separately. Avoid prolonged heat, direct sunlight, water, perfume, and cleaning chemicals. Pendants with a UV resin finish can scratch, so keep them away from other jewelry. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.