3D Manufacturing Explorations
This necklace series reinterprets traditional Anatolian and Islamic geometric motifs through a contemporary design language. Each necklace is suspended from a simple cord, keeping the focus on the sculptural centrepiece. It features an intricate lace-like pattern cut into a heart-shaped form, where interwoven lines create a rhythmic interplay of curves, loops, and symmetrical knots. The design evokes the delicacy of filigree while retaining the crisp precision of digital 3D fabrication.
Realised in three distinct metal finishes (sterling silver, gold-plated brass, and polished bronze), the series highlights how materiality transforms both the character and emotional resonance of the same form. The heart-shaped pendants subtly echo Seljuk geometric logic through their interlaced, grid-based symmetry and continuous knot-like linework, while reinterpreting these patterns in a contemporary, fluid form.
Sterling silver, black satin adjustable cord, multi-stage fabrication (3D printing, lost-wax casting, polishing, plating). The gold-plated brass glows with warmth, giving the motif a more ornamental and regal presence. The polished bronze piece carries a subtle, earthy sophistication, creating a bridge between ancient metalwork traditions and modern craft.
The openness of the geometric pattern allows the wearer’s skin or clothing to become part of the composition, making the pieces feel airy, elegant, and effortlessly wearable. As a collection, the Geometric Lace Heart Series celebrates the meeting point of cultural heritage and contemporary design, where digital precision, traditional aesthetic logic, and material expression converge into timeless, wearable artefacts.