Under the Bamboo Moon Bead Embroidered Brooch

At the heart of Under the Bamboo Moon is a remarkable pale stone cabochon, its natural green inclusions creating the impression of bamboo glimpsed through soft moonlight.

Layers of turquoise, muted green and warm cream beadwork surround the stone, while a carved ivory-toned element forms an ornamental crest above. Below, a deep garnet-red cabochon introduces an unexpected point of warmth, leading into the richly carved turquoise-blue focal at the base.

Fine gold-toned beadwork traces the contours throughout, bringing definition and warmth to the cooler palette while allowing the contrasting textures and materials to remain distinct.

There is something quietly dreamlike about the finished piece—the suggestion of bamboo, moonlight and saturated colour is there without becoming literal.

Measuring approximately 7.5 cm long × 5 cm wide, Under the Bamboo Moon is an intricately detailed statement brooch with an elegant but distinctly unconventional character.