2025.06.02

[Not Yet Available in Japan] Resisting Mass Production with Timeless Fingertip Art: Handmade Jewelry from South Africa’s "Ida Elsje"

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#handmade

#sustainable

#South Africa

#traditional techniques

#not yet in Japan

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Jewelry, deeply tied to emotion, has a connection unlike clothing or leather goods. Many people wear jewelry as if it’s a personal talisman, infused with wishes and feelings from a certain moment.

The Cape Town–based jewelry brand "Ida Elsje" puts a strong focus on the emotional connection between jewelry and its wearer, crafting unique pieces to illuminate each individual’s life.

We spoke to Ida Elsje—the founder and designer—about her journey of nearly 30 years since establishing the brand, and about the passionate approach behind her jewelry-making process.

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Ida Elsje

Founder and designer of jewelry brand "Ida Elsje"

One-of-a-kind Handmade Jewelry Woven with Personal Stories

Today, mass production allows anyone to enjoy fashion items easily. While it’s fun to update your wardrobe with the season’s trends, more and more consumers are also looking to cherish rare, one-off pieces or custom-made items for the long haul.

The jewelry market is seeing particularly high demand for remakes of old gemstones and for custom-made services.

Based in Cape Town, South Africa, the jewelry brand "Ida Elsje" meets one-on-one with customers searching for that special piece, producing custom, handmade jewelry tailored just for them.

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