Product care

How to care for your jewelry

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Every piece of jewelry holds its own story. It was made slowly, by hand and with great care, so it can bring you joy every day. Like all the little treasures of nature, it deserves a little love to preserve its beauty for as long as possible.

 

🌿 The magic of macramé

Macramé jewelry is woven from strong waxed polyester cord.

It is durable, holds its shape well, and its colors stay beautiful for a long time. Brief contact with water usually won’t harm it, but I still recommend avoiding prolonged dampness, swimming, seawater, and frequent exposure to sweat.

Sometimes you may notice tiny white marks between the knots. Don’t worry—they’re just traces of protective wax, which gradually wear away with use, like morning mist disappearing in the first rays of sunshine

💎 Gifts from the Earth – natural stones

In jewelry featuring a mineral cabochon at its center, the stone is securely wrapped in macramé knots. The mineral is held firmly in place. Still, try to avoid rubbing it. Cabochons are stones with a smooth, domed surface and a flat underside, which makes them easy to “wrap” with cord. 

Every stone is unique, as are its energy and properties.

Some minerals, such as malachite, angelite, and selenite, don’t like water and can be damaged by prolonged contact with it.

They also vary in hardness. Softer stones are more sensitive to impact and can be scratched or chipped more easily.

If you’d like to learn about your particular stone, I recommend finding out more about its properties—every natural creation has its own rules.

To preserve its natural shine, protect the mineral from perfumes, creams, cleaning products, and other chemicals. If needed, simply wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth.

 

✨ Metal details

Some pieces of jewelry are adorned with small beads. I use different kinds of beads, preferably Japanese TOHO seed beads, but they may also be brass. Both are very durable, but it’s still best to avoid prolonged contact with water and sea salt. Protect them from perfume, chlorine, and cleaning products. Store them in a dry place.

 

🌙 A little magic to help your jewelry last

 

✨ Treat your jewelry gently—each piece is handmade, and no two are exactly alike.

✨ It’s best to take it off before bed to avoid unnecessary damage.

✨ Protect it from prolonged contact with water—some stones cannot tolerate it.

✨ Avoid perfumes, deodorants, chlorinated and seawater, and other chemicals.

✨ When you’re not wearing your jewelry, store it in its own pouch or box, where it won’t get scratched by your other treasures.

 

 

How to care for your accessory, such as a handbag or belt

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Every handbag and belt is handmade, knot by knot. They’re designed to accompany you on everyday adventures, but, like every handmade treasure, they deserve a little care.

 

🧵 Strong knots that last

Handbags are made mainly from high-quality polyester cord, unless otherwise stated. I also use cotton yarn and premium bamboo yarn. 

The yarn is strong and durable, and holds its shape well. Still, I recommend avoiding prolonged exposure to water, high humidity, or heavy physical stress so your item can retain its beautiful appearance.

 

💎 Metal details and bamboo handles

Metal details may gradually lose their shine over time. Bamboo handles are natural and very durable. 

 

🌧️ What to do if it gets wet

Light rain usually won’t harm your handbag or belt.

However, if your item gets quite wet:

• gently blot excess water with a soft towel,
• leave it to air-dry at room temperature,
• don’t place it on a radiator or in direct sunlight.

 

🌸 Everyday care

✨ Don’t take your handbag or belt to the pool or into seawater.

✨ Avoid contact with perfumes, oils, sunscreen, and other chemicals.

✨ Don’t overload your handbag, so it can keep its shape.

✨ When you’re not using your item, store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight.

✨ From time to time, you can gently smooth the cords with your fingers (especially if they’re made of natural materials). If your handbag has tassels, you can comb them with a comb.

 

🧚 A little secret to help it last

Every knot was tied by hand and with great care. Give your macramé treasure a little attention, and it will bring you joy for many years to come.

TIP: if a thread comes loose or sticks out, you can carefully seal it with a flame

 

🧚 If you’re not sure…

If you’re not sure what to do, write to me. I’ll be happy to advise you so your little talisman and companion can bring joy for many years to come.