[Liaison] Floating Pearl Earrings

[Liaison × UNGA↑] We commissioned "Liaison," a company based in Sapporo that creates accessories using Sapporo soft stone, Hokkaido-sourced wood, and resin, to produce the "Uki-dama" accessory, which will be sold exclusively at UNGA↑. The origins of Otaru's glass culture are said to stem from the production of glass floats, which were developed along with the development of the herring fishery. These beautiful earrings are designed with the image of Otaru's floats, carved from Sapporo soft stone into a sphere, and the net-like rope is expressed with 14kgf metal fittings. It will be delivered in a Liaison original box with a calm gray color that catches the eye. It seems like it would be a welcome gift. These earrings adorn the wearer with precious, historical stones. The graceful lines that sway at the ear are beautiful, and the accessories exude a strong presence. [Sapporo Soft Rock] Sapporo soft stone, which supported the industry and lifestyle of Hokkaido, was registered as a "Hokkaido Heritage" in 2018 as a stone culture. Approximately 40,000 years ago, pyroclastic flows, generated by large-scale volcanic activity in what is now Lake Shikotsuko, cooled and solidified, eventually becoming Sapporo soft stone. It began to be used as a fire-resistant building material during the pioneering era, when fires were a common problem. Because of its heat-retaining properties, fire resistance, and ease of processing, it was used in many buildings, and many buildings made of Sapporo soft stone still remain in Otaru today.

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Approx. φ1.3cm (excluding metal fittings) Sapporo soft stone Hardware: 14kgf Catch: Silicone *Since these are handmade items, the color, size, etc. vary from piece to piece. *Depending on your monitor settings, the actual color of the product may appear slightly different.

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"Liaison" is a French word that means "to connect" or "to link." The name "Rie" is the author's name, and "Ezo" is from Hokkaido, and I hope to connect with many people through my work from Hokkaido. The name is meant to convey the message of spreading awareness of Sapporo soft stone from Hokkaido and fostering connections with it. We offer accessories made by combining Sapporo soft stone with Hokkaido wood and resin.

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