I was amused to learn that Ayça Özbank Taşkan, the designer behind Mara Paris jewelry, is also an architect. Between last week’s Made in Love jewelry and these pieces, I’m starting to see a pattern forming! Unlike Made in Love’s work, though, this work feels much more rooted in modern art than in architecture. The lines of Picasso and Matisse are strongly echoed in the unusual pieces. Whatever the inspiration, I find this line utterly fascinating.
“Architectural projects tend to be quite complex involving big teams. It goes through various stages and seeing the end result can usually take years. Designing an earring can be done with a very small team at a very fast pace. It is possible to prepare two collections within a year, hold them in my hands and see them being worn. I find this very exciting and more suitable to the rhythm of life we live today.”
– Ayça Özbank Taşkan
Before settling in Paris, Taşkan lived in many diverse cities, soaking up the cultures of İstanbul, Venice, Padua, Milan, Helsinki, and Berlin. She say that both her architecture and her jewelry work are the product of all of these cultures.
You can follow the amazing Mara Paris on the label’s website and on Instagram and Facebook.
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March 4, 2020 at 8:54 am
I could study these for hours.
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March 4, 2020 at 9:51 am
They really are fascinating and so different!
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March 4, 2020 at 9:30 am
The Dina ear cuff is gorgeous. Way outta my price range, but a girl can dream….
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March 4, 2020 at 9:52 am
That’s my favorite, too. I can’t really afford them either, but I was surprised that her prices weren’t higher.
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March 4, 2020 at 11:39 am
I think all of them are interesting . I still haven’t got into males wearing earrings but a lot do. Not me but as I said, these are all beautiful and interesting. Hal
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March 4, 2020 at 12:49 pm
They could easily work as unisex accessories, though I understand you’re not going to be sporting them anytime soon…
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March 4, 2020 at 2:22 pm
I love these! I like the idea that from a distance they might just look like ordinary pendants or earrings but then up close you spot all these wee faces. I also really love that they are statement pieces but are subtle and every day wearable.
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March 4, 2020 at 6:23 pm
Yes to all those things!
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March 4, 2020 at 7:47 pm
Very cool!
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March 4, 2020 at 9:52 pm
I thought this would be up your alley!
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March 5, 2020 at 6:07 pm
How very original!
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March 5, 2020 at 10:03 pm
They certainly are!
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