High Jewelry & Air Monitoring Set
From polluted air to the fading traditions of Kurdish carpet weaving and jewelry-making, these challenges sparked my interest in creating a wearable technology piece—one that raises awareness about air quality while honoring and preserving Kurdish craftsmanship.
This jewelry piece serves as a symbolic statement, telling a story of hierarchical labor, ethical craftsmanship, and cultural preservation. It explores the body as a metaphor for movement and the face as a bridge between the wearer and the world.
The design features the Kurdish carpet symbol of the Rose flower, representing innocence and passion. Each gemstone is carefully selected to embody happiness, truth, and the sacred color green—a color deeply connected to the spiritual traditions.
The nose is highlighted as the primary source of fresh air, integrating a gyroscope to measure breathing flow. It glows in sync with the wearer’s breath, creating a dynamic connection between the body and the air around it.
The eyes are adorned with the pomegranate symbol, representing fertility. Small cutouts in the design symbolize how we perceive the world—filtered, much like air particles. While the outside world sees only beauty, the wearer experiences the unseen realities of air quality.
The tears represent the flow of truth, symbolizing both air pollution and the fading traditions of art and craftsmanship, slowly being washed away and forgotten.
iNTELLIGENT JEWELRY
The neck, often reserved for hair buns, helmet adjustments, or complete coverage, becomes a focal point where technology and traditional craftsmanship converge—symbolizing a seamless blend of the past and the future.
At the core of this piece is the smallest Arduino chip to date, integrated with gas and air sensors to monitor air quality. Designed for easy maintenance, the components can be effortlessly replaced by the user, sliding out sideways for quick upgrades or replacements.
PACKAGING
The presentation of the piece is just as important as its function, ensuring both ease of use and practical storage for transportation. The box serves as an integral part of the experience, seamlessly combining display and protection. At the top, a flower-like opening mechanism reveals the piece, inspired by the lotus symbol, representing immortality. A green emerald stone sits at its center, symbolizing sacred care, mindfulness, and preservation.