Babusia

 

A BRAND MADE IN FRANCE

 

My Polish origins guide my creations

 

 

"Babusia" is pronounced babouchia and means grandmother in Polish. 

 

The brand tells my story. The story of my Polish origins, colourful memories of my childhood, of my travels in Poland and Russia full of mystery and nostalgia. 

 

It was created in 2018 in the Hauts de France in the Nord department, where the Polish imprint is still very present.

 

"Babusia" is above all a mysterious, passionate woman with a bohemian spirit.

The values

 

  LOVINGLY HANDMADE

 

Each piece of jewellery is original and unique

 

 

Each person is unique and the Babusia brand pays particular attention to this. Each creation is original and unique. 

 

Each piece of jewellery is handmade, bead by bead. A long process that starts with reflection, studies, drawings, choice of colours before starting the creation with the weaving. Hours (a ring), days (a pair of earrings) or even weeks (large necklace) of work are necessary. A meticulous work done with a lot of love which gives the name "Hand-made" all its meaning.

 

The "Babusia" brand favours quality over quantity by choosing "handmade" and offers few pieces.

The Collections

 

THE BOHEMIAN BABUSIA STYLE

 

Flowers and portraits 

 

You will find in the shop colourful and flowery jewellery in the image of the village of Zalipie in Poland with the "Babusia" and "Kwiat" collections inspired by Polish floral folklore, poetic jewellery with the "Ptak" (bird) collection which pays homage to Chagall or more precious and high quality jewellery such as the "Krakowiak" or "Matriochka" collection. The latter pay tribute to women always through folklore.

- The "Krakowiak" collection is inspired by the Polish folk dancers" with their flower crowns, ribbons and clothes embroidered with flowers and sequins. 

- The "Matriochka" collection is influenced by Russian dolls. 

The Materials

 

 MADE IN EUROPE 

 

Delicas and primers in brass gilded with 24k fine gold

 

 

Delicas are very regular Japanese beads that allow me to draw patterns with more precision than seed beads. 

All the other materials come from France or Europe.

The primers are mostly made of brass gilded with 24-carat fine gold or premium brass for the bronze colour. Each description of the article specifies this.

 

High-end jewellery such as the "Krakowiak" collection is sold in an attractive box.

Capsule jewellery is sold in an organza, kraft or berlingot pouch.

 

My career path

 

 ART AT THE HEART OF MY CAREER

 

Work on identity

 

 

I studied Fine Arts, Visual Arts and Audiovisual Arts. I practiced drawing, painting, sculpture...

Identity, the search for my roots has often been at the heart of my academic and personal work with the realisation of various plastic and cinematographic works.

The creation of the "Babusia" brand is a continuation of this work. 

 

I have been working with pearls since my early childhood. I like the meticulousness and the long term work. I have chosen delicas beads, very regular Japanese beads, which allow me to create patterns with precision.