Handmade necklace Gerdan “Triumph of the sun” made of high quality beads, made using the technique of hand weaving.
Materials: Czech glass beads.
Gerdan is an ethnic necklace originally from Western Ukraine. It is made in the form of stripes with an openwork elements. At the front, these stripes are connected by a medallion. Gerdan has the shape of a loop without clasp and it simply puts over the head.
Inner circumference – 84 cm
Stripe width – 5,5 cm
Medallion length – 15.9 cm
The necklace is made in warm colors – red, orange, yellow. These colors are considered festive and similar decorations were worn for a wedding or other celebration. Also, this color palette symbolizes the Sun and vital energy.
The necklace patterns are traditional Ukrainian ornaments. Their character differs depending on the region.
Nevertheless, Gerdan “Triumph of the sun” could prettily fir even in a modern look, depending on how it is stylized and presented. You can complicate a simple monochromatic look by giving it ethnic motives or complementing an outfit in a Slavic or Boho style.
If you wish the Gerdan can be made in any color and size.