TIMIDRA NGNO KA THIP (hanging tears’ Drehu, Kanak) MASK is a unique mask representing both Naula and Claudia Lepik's sensibility and approach to jewelry. The delicate body adornment is a combination of Loan’s sleek signature pearl which is inspired by her island heritage and Claudia’s organic casted bits which imitates water drops in the form of metal. This piece is the perfect embodiment of their work fused.

This collaboration brings together two strong jewelry female artists and results in elegant pieces that mix their visions. “This mask or silver veil is fragile, yet strong and bold, a good way to describe both of us. By doing this collaboration we wanted to create more than simple jewelry but show the emotional side of our creation, and challenge the jewelry form. We had minimal design plans, we wanted to give freedom to each other, to let authenticity speak .” Taking resemblance to tears, this piece represents our mutual love towards being surrounded by the water and observing its different states. Tears represent realization, acceptance and embracement. TIMIDRA NGNO KA THIP means "hanging tears" in Kanak dialect (New Caledonia).

“This collaboration has been a wonder, we explored together every inch of our personalities. And this is only part 1 of a long series of experiment we dive into. Every detail is a reflection of our vulnerability, our strengths, edge and passion fused all together. Our way to make noise in silence, to be seen without going out, to touch without reaching.”

PHOTOGRAPHER Tyson Erneste

ART DIRECTION Naula Studio / Loan Favan

MODEL Léa Cuevas

PRODUCT SHOTS Oktavian Adhiek Putra

2021