Long necklace with a repoussé pendant from the Nepal collection

• 95% silver-plated brass, 5% labradorite
• Chain length approx. 90 cm (adjustable to 70 cm and 80 cm)
• Pendant diameter approx. 5.5 cm
• Hanging logo approx. 1 cm in diameter
• Approximate weight approx. 46 g

The sky is not the limit

The Nepal collection takes you to where it all began. It was in Kathmandu that Anna Orska discovered her own design method, based on learning the craft at the source, gaining knowledge through practice, and authentic collaboration with local masters. One of the first to open this world to her was Ramesh, a master of repoussé. Ten years later, the designer found herself at his side again. To the rhythm of thousands of hammer blows, the elements of a collection were created, a reminder that sometimes a change of perspective is enough to see a new direction. Because above the clouds, there are no beaten paths, only those we dare to chart.

Long necklace with a round pendant from the Nepal collection

A magnificent medallion with a cutout at the top, reaching halfway up, hangs on a long chain of silver-plated, oxidized brass. The entire surface is adorned with repoussé ornaments: vines spiral from the center to the edges, and between them you can see lotus leaves, one of the most important symbols of Nepal. The lotus embodies a change of perspective, a fresh perspective, and openness to new directions. Next to the medallion, a pendant with a shimmering labradorite is placed on the chain. This stone symbolizes intuition and the courage to discover new possibilities. The necklace can be fastened in several places, adjusting its length to suit your style. The end of the chain is adorned with a pendant bearing the ORSKA logo.

Each necklace is crafted over many hours by Nepalese master metalworkers. Because each pendant is handmade, the arrangement, size, and shape of the floral ornaments may differ from those shown in the photo.

Nepalese Repoussé Technique

For centuries, the rhythm of workshops in the Kathmandu Valley has been set by the steady clatter of hammers. It is here that the Newars perfect the art of repoussé. This process involves shaping thin sheet metal from the reverse side, strike after strike, extracting raised ornaments and expressive textures from the metal. Once the design takes shape, the artisan refines it from the front: deepening the lines, refining the contours, and using steel punches and chisels to give it its final character. It is these traditionally hammered decorations that are the heart of the entire collection. Before the jewelry components reached our workshop, where we shaped them into necklaces, bracelets, rings, and brooches, they spent hours crafting in Nepalese villages. By wearing jewelry from this collection, you can carry with you a piece of Nepalese history, a record of the long-standing learning and work of local artisans. Each piece of the same design differs from the rest by a single chisel stroke, and it is precisely this uniqueness that is the most valuable asset of jewelry from the Nepal collection.