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Tree Of Life.

15 Sunday Mar 2015

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After seeing so many pictures of the Tree of Life pendants, decided it was about time I personally gave it a try. First attempt with batch one; 11048268_10152764989942058_3555444397627756681_nOf course, the baby elephant was a must.

Honouring the tree of life,
Harmini Asokumar

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Indian Summer Necklaces.

04 Sunday Jan 2015

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Created a line of dreamcatchers inspired by Indian designs and a feel good summer vibe;
1Also managed to re-create some previously sold out designs of dreamcatcher necklaces;2Some designs just never go out of style!

Vibin’ to the good vibes,
Harmini Asokumar

Of DIY Septum Rings & Some Indian Culture.

22 Saturday Nov 2014

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Septum rings have been around since centuries, dating back to several cultures including Indian culture. From rural parts of India, Nepal and so on, to the high fashion pages of magazines, septum rings seem to be a hit with celebrities like Lady Gaga & Rihanna (both of whom I love in term of style);

1 2I needed to give the look a try but didn’t want to invest in a real one, or an expensive faux one. DIY it was, & it was super easy to make as well;

IMG_20141123_162105I used an old midi ring I never used before ( I think it’s from H&M), some silver beads & UHU glue.

Step One: I cut the midi ring and adjusted it to see how it would fit to look good as a septum ring.
Step Two: Once I was happy with the size, I added a few beads to the middle of it & added two beads (with UHU glue) to cover up the opening so it wouldn’t be sharp.
Step Three: I left it to dry overnight, and that was it! 🙂
IMG_20141123_162144IMG_20141123_160725I tried on several ways to style my personal look with the septum ring I made, including using bindis. This is another classic Indian style that seems to be making a re-apperance in the fashion world; 
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This post seems to be focusing on quite a number of trends, & it doesn’t stop here. This one includes a makeup trend called the Bling Brow. It’s basically self-adhesive crystals that is used either above, under or on the eyebrows to add some glam to your eye makeup. The price however, is really steep.

My alternative? Bindis! It’s the same concept. In fact, Indian brides have been doing this since forever. I had previously purchased two packs of bindis for RM10 each, from Brickfields;IMG_20141123_162223IMG_20141123_162018If the adhesive at the back isn’t sticky anymore, you can add some eyelash glue and re-use it again.

& now I absolutely need to get proper faux septum rings. I can’t wait to rock this look 🙂

xx

Of Elephants & Ganesha.

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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As much as I love to create magic, I like finding pieces of magic or as I’d like to call them my ‘travel treasures’ to share on Deeper Than Fashion. These elephant treasures were definitely a crowd favourite;
eleDouble Elephant Bracelets &;10419986_10152508008472058_5202622338295742399_nEle Hug rings. How cute are these elephant rings that wrap around your finger, giving it a little hug?! 🙂

I also managed to find pieces that I can infuse into my own creations. Like this cameo Ganesha; IMG_20141031_132238& of course, no post is complete without my customised Ganesha dreamcatchers. These have been a constant hit and the orders for these haven’t slowed down one bit;IMG_20141107_140151IMG_20141030_121038IMG_20141116_213027Sometimes I get orders without a price limit & I can let my creativity fully take over. Like I did with this gold Ganesha piece; IMG_20141122_185634The blessings keep coming in abundance & I’d like to take a moment to thank the Universe for all it’s blessings.

Yin & Yang Dreamcatcher.

18 Tuesday Nov 2014

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Having done over hundred of dreamcatchers, there are always themes that seem to make me want to recreate them in a different way. Here was a previous Yin & Yang design I worked on.

The concept was fairly simple, but I handpainted the feathers to look like the beautiful symbol;10639685_10152460759732058_4216526022264258195_nIt’s been long overdue & this design has been swimming around in my head for awhile now, I finally took the time to create it. My revamped Yin & Yang dreamcatcher; 10262130_10152495762037058_7882053004152114310_nThe Yin & Yang is an ancient symbol of balance and harmony. I used two healing crystal beads for this design. A moonstone and a labradorite (both my favourites!).

The moonstone enhances intuition. promotes inspiration, brings success in love and business & the labradorite is known to enhance strength of will and helps assist when faced with changes as well as challenges.

Can’t wait to start using more healing crystals and gemstones in my work. I love how it has more meaning and purpose behind it than it being just wearable art.

Abundance of Blessings.

19 Sunday Oct 2014

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I try to incorporate the vibrancy, culture and sense of heritage into my art and jewelry. I love being able to create fusions, mixing modern contemporary pieces with hints of tradition.

Inspired by the beauty of Indian culture while keeping the designs relevant and wearable on a day to day basis I created a signature piece to incorporate as many elements of the Hindu Gods & Goddesses as I could;

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Ganesha charm, peacock feather to represent Lord Muruga, lotus to represent Goddess Lakshmi,Durga and Saraswati, Rudraksha bead for Lord Shiva & an ohm symbol representing both the unmanifest and manifest aspect of God.

Indian Goddess Dreamcatchers.

02 Thursday Oct 2014

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As tradition would have it at Deeper Than Fashion, every year for Deepavali I release a collection inspired by the colours, elements and beauty of the festive holiday.

Of course, my collection wouldn’t be complete without my signature and original designs of the Indian Dreamcatcher. This time I took it one step further by incorporating designs of Hindu goddesses into them because every girl, is a goddess.

These are the beautiful pieces that emerged from the ideas in my head. I couldn’t be happier of how they turned out;
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Indian Mermaid Goddess Dreamcatcher.

Handmade: Gold intricate designs + Mandala beading in shades of purple and blue + pearl & coin detailing + goddess Lakshmi charm.
IMG_20140927_132803Indian Pink&Purple Goddess Dreamcatcher.

Handmade: Gold intricate designs + Mandala beading in shades of purple and pink + dangling rhinestone details + goddess Lakshmi charm.
IMG_20140930_081442Indian Rainbow Goddess Dreamcatcher.

Handmade: Gold intricate designs + Mandala beading in gold with rainbow Swarovski crystals + pearl & coin detailing + goddess Lakshmi charm.IMG_20140927_132611Indian Pearl Goddess Dreamcatcher.

Handmade: Gold intricate designs + Mandala beading in gold with glass pearls+ dangling intricate gold design + pearl & coin details.

& since the last one didn’t have a goddess charm on it, the special person who bought it gets to be the goddess instead. I shamelessly was for a bit;1964966_10152421153427058_162871758943736270_n

Boho Jewellery Collection.

30 Monday Jun 2014

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Sun-kissed skin and messy hair, ready to push the limits, take on new adventures and explore the world. That is exactly what the Boho Jewellery Collection embodies; a collection that lives free embracing all these aspects while infusing natural elements with style, this collection allows you to unleash your inner bohemian goddess through accessories;

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Rainbow Quartz Cluster. These three piece natural stone titanium rainbow quartz are said to have high vibrations which helps remove energy blockages, especially when it comes to creativity and imagination. Each piece is different (size, colours, dents, everything!) making each necklace uniquely yours and the colours are permanent and will not fade easily.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGypsy Coins.  Perfect for the wanderlust gypsy goddesses! Intricate detailed whimsical little coins dangling and dancing delicately!
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABoho Dreamcatchers. Made of zinc alloy, these dreamcatchers (both basic & tiered) are designed for the dreamer and believer of good vibes. Staying true to the brand and beliefs, these intricately designed dreamcatchers not only catch dreams but are also eye-catching.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERARainbow Quartz Dreamcatcher. A combination of the dreamcatcher and 3 dangling rainbow quartz. All this magic needs no explanation.

I love what I do, and I do what I love.

24 Saturday May 2014

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332604_10150560388842058_640029639_oCreativity is something that is very subjective to me and my creative process is… to be honest, I don’t have one. I’m merely just enjoying the journey and see where it takes me.

I enjoy picking little knick-knacks and materials whenever I see them, things that I find fascinating & fall in love with; not knowing what I’m going to do with it and letting it inspire me when the time comes. I have charms and materials stored for months before I eventually use them.

I fall in love with ideas before they even hit me. Falling in love, knowing I won’t fall out of it.

I hope for everyone to find love like that. Exciting, inspiring, comforting, fulfilling, bliss.

I come across my designs by chance a lot of time. I make mistakes, recreate and learn from it. Some of my designs may come across a little ‘raw’. Slightly imperfect, and very much handmade. Definitely full of love, hard-work and good vibes.

I work at my own pace, no pressure, in my own rainbow bubble of happy. I believe emotions reflect in your art.

With no compromises in quality and focusing in what my idea of wearable art should be, I constantly evolve in terms of materials used, designs and inspiration. There’s no limitations, just a special sense of freedom, constantly enabling me to progress and feed my soul.

Being able to design wearable art or accessories has given me the ability and creative outlet to turn my daydreaming and inspirations into a reality.

& this, is the kind of love that lasts a lifetime.

A set of 3.

14 Wednesday May 2014

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Three sets up for grabs on the online store.

Each set has three necklaces as shown below; IMG_20140514_081538 IMG_20140514_081620 IMG_20140514_081754

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