Langit Pt. I

Part I of Langit is inspired by the celestial gods of the Visayan mythological pantheon, and the Visayan creation myth.

The Sola Hoop Earrings

Inspired by the sun, a celestial body worshipped in many ancient cultures, including prehispanic Philippines.

In Visayan mythology, the sun is actually the golden god Liadlaw, the second son of Lidagat, goddess of the sea, and Lihangin, god of the winds. Being the second son, he was always distracted, torn between admiration for his older brother Licalibutan, and the advice of his younger brother Libulan.

When the brothers stormed Kaptan’s heavenly realm, he was struck down by lightning, which melted his body. Kaptan grew remorseful of his actions so he molded Liadlaw’s body into the sun, giving it a heavenly light and returning the god’s spirit. As punishment, Liadlaw was made to forever travel along one route in the sky to keep him focused, without his brothers by his side.

This is the very first design I created for collection, and it just got an update with new Japanese beads and lever back hoops.

The Luna Hoop Earrings

Inspired by precolonial Filipino symbols of the moon. In Visayan mythology, the moon is the god Libulan, brother of the sun, Liadlaw, and the stars, Lisuga.

These hoops feature freshwater pearls and glass beads woven onto a 30mm stainless steel hoop.

About the Collection

This first volume of work I created for Una Artesana, titled "Langit" (sky), is inspired by stories of the heavenly bodies, which awed our ancestors as much as they continue to do us now. Each piece interprets myths and deities (Diwata) from the Visayan mythological pantheon. Stories like the Visayan creation myth, Tungkung Langit and Alunsina, why the sun chases the moon, and many more, are explored here as jewelry pieces as my way of reconnecting with our Filipino heritage and keeping our ancestors' stories alive.

- Susanne

Langit relaunches on September 8!

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Langit Pt. I

Part I of Langit is inspired by the celestial gods of the Visayan mythological pantheon, and the Visayan creation myth.

About the Collection

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