Savoir-faire: Jump inside the d'ecolife atelier to discover the secrets of our Premium Silk Cocoon Collection
Fashion
Silk Cocoon Collection.
It’s Flexible, resistant, lightweight and raw.
Discover life inside our workshop and part of the process to make it into our beautiful iconic piece.
Read our FAQ at the end of the article
It all starts here.
APPACDM Castelo Branco, Portugal. Young people with intellectual disabilities
feed and raise the silk worms over months into the beautiful natural silk cocoon.
They are involved in a manual cleaning process and prepare the silk to be threaded.
Silk Cocoons travel to d’ecolife workshop in Lisbon
to start their jewelry journey.
After being cleaned, it’s time to prepare the base
for the gold or silver to be applied.
Preparing the surface to welcome the foil.
Why not cast it into metal?
Silk Cocoons are a naturally resistant material because they serve their primary function which is to protect and secure the good development of the worm into butterfly. The worm builds an incredible structure that cannot break. In fact, even with large weight on top, it comes back to original place. For jewelry, the cocoon holds incredible value not only because you are wearing the original material, but it is also extremely lightweight. It feels good to be able to feel beautiful AND comfortable at all times.
Gilding the cocoon with 24k Gold or 925 Silver foil.
This process takes a very dedicated time and good attention to detail, as the foil is very volatile and separates easily. We could even say that it requires full concentration and one should be fully present in the moment. We dare to compare this process to medidation as it helps clean our heads from unnecessary thoughts.
FAQ
Does the foil wear off over time?
Great quality finishes and multiple layers are applied to the finished product, which makes this piece very lasting if taken good care of. Make sure to keep it in its original box when not in use, and avoid contact with water.
What material is the hook?
In the Premium Silk Cocoon Collection, the hooks are gold plated 925 silver. It is hypoallergenic and does not tarnish over time. However, extensive use can make the plating wear off. The wire can be removed and plated separately, and put back into the cocoon structure.
Need to gold plate your jewelry?
Contact us via WhatsApp +351 913053657
Or drop in at the
Showroom
Avenida Miguel Bombarda 106
1050-164 Lisbon
Where is the finished product conceived and sold?
The finished product is transformed and sold at our showroom in Lisbon and through our web-shop. If you have a jewelry store and would find this product interesting for your clients, please contact us via thedecolifestyle@gmail.com and we’ll send you our catalogue.
