Cufflinks in solid silver and recycled bombs Xiengkhuang
€149.00
An original pair of cufflinks
- 925 solid silver base, upper part made from bombs unearthed in Laos
- Reproduction of a shell symbolizing the history of the artifact bomb
- Xiengkhuang: a region of Laos that received the most intense bombing in the world
A portion of the profits will financially support the NGO MAG (Mines Advisory Group) in continuing to demine these territories.
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Transforming horror into beauty.
Between 1964 and 1973, during the Vietnam War, more than 2 million tonnes of bombs were dropped on the lands of Laos, the most heavily bombed country (per capita) in the history of humanity. From the 1970s onwards, craftsmen and farmers in Laos recycled these bombs into spoons by recovering the metal from the shells. Elizabeth and Camille, the brand's founders, drew inspiration from this unique know-how and decided to transform these bomb remnants into jewellery with the aim of raising funds in collaboration with the NGO MAG (Mines Advisory Group), which finances demining operations.
A positive approach.
The craftsmen, from one of the provinces most affected by the bombings in Laos, work in close collaboration with Article22 to create these unique pieces of jewellery. The packaging also has its own story. Made from rice paper and cotton pouches, these are produced directly in Laos by a women's collective in order to support a greater number of craftsmen; in total, Article22 employs more than 40 craftsmen in Laos.
In details
Dimensions:
- Height: 25mm
- Width: 23mm
Material:
- Solid silver, recycled dome.
Packaging:
- These cufflinks are delivered in their "The Nines" case.
Care:
- Solid silver may oxidize over time, causing slight discoloration: this is a normal chemical reaction
- Clean regularly with a soft cloth designed for silverware
- Special polishing cloths are available at pharmacies or supermarkets
Shipping & returns
- France delivery:
- Order before 12pm and receive your package the next day via Chronopost or Chrono Relais - delivery valid excluding weekends and public holidays.
- Free delivery:
- Free in metropolitan France for any order from €200.
- Free returns:
- You have 30 days from receipt to change your mind and return your products to us.
Payments
- - Made in traditional workshops, mainly in Europe
- - Almost exclusively natural materials, maximum certified organic
- - Short supply chain without intermediaries
- - Mostly compostable packaging
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