Jo
Los Angeles Area, CA, USA
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Jo
Former designer and weaver of tapestries and rugs; retired lawyer; current volunteer worker
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"I love my work and I really give it my best. My motto is 'do the best for today.'"
"My full name is Chalermkwan Veerasilp, and I believe that my father, an architect, definitely influenced my wanting to be a designer. I graduated in interior design from Bangkok Rangsit University in 1996, where I was taught techniques applicable to every line of arts. When I completed my studies, I was hired as an interior designer in Bangkok where I worked for five years.
"One day I met a jewelry dealer and we talked about his business, about designing and he asked me if I would be interested in designing jewelry for him. It was only a part time job but I found this craft interesting and I also thought about the future, about freedom in my work, about growing bored with interior design, and decided that I had better be my own boss. So I quit and started anew, with jewelry designing.
"I had only just started this new job when my sister asked me, upon getting married, whether I would be interested in taking over her art shop. My boyfriend and I consulted together and we agreed to do it. I now mostly mount stones and silver beads on strings to create unusual and beautiful items. I buy the stones from markets and itinerant dealers from various countries, and once I have everything at hand, I try to enhance the value of these materials with my designing skills. I draw the shapes on paper and string the materials by hand. If I do not like the result I try and change the stones or the complete design and start again.
"I am now happier and feel freer because I work on my own and I have an open field of creativity. I use my own ideas and do business my way, not other people's way, as it happened in the company. I love my work and I really give it my best. My motto is 'do the best for today.' In the future, I will hopefully provide the four corners of the world with my handicrafts. These handmade products are not mass marketable; they are made with simple and elegant designs and are not outdated."
Beautiful earrings! - I have 'Bold Admiration' and they are just as I imagined - bright & bold, but very feminine and shimmery. I love them and am admiring so many of your designs. Thank you, Chalermkwan! I have more photos of them on my website at CosmeticCat.com
Kitty
North America
I just received the gingko button earrings by Chalermkwan, they are just perfect and so exquisite. I had a pendant from Taxco, and thought the earrings would match it's matte/shiny style, Her earrings were a perfect match, and now I can where them together. I buy from Novica frequently, and have never been disappointed, but I have to say that Chalermkwan is really an artist and her work is absolutely first class! Thank you so much, Pat
Pat
My wife loved the jewelery and was very happy to have it. Delivery was on time. 100% satisfied with the quality and work.
Thanks,
Gaurav Kishore
Bloomington IL USA
The earrings, "Three Eyes" and "Tribal Feast" are beautifullly unique and expertly crafted. I will very much enjoy wearing them.
Joan White
'Glowing Gourd' is a really beautiful bracelet that is graceful, elegant, and earthy. The little piece that hangs is a nice detailed touch and I often find myself looking at the bracelet on my wrist throughout the day and admiring its quality and design. Thank You. -NJ
Nisi Jacobs
New York, NY
Thank you, Chalermkwan, for the classic spiral design earrings I purchased through Novica. They are very well made and I can wear them with almost anything.
Jo
Los Angeles Area, CA, USA
I love your work. Your Mountain Flowers; necklace and earrings arrived today. They are so beautiful I broke out in goose bumps when I opened their ethnic boxes. Thank you for your sharing your talent with the world. :)
Kimberly T
Mesa, Arizona
Dear Novica, Thank you once again for your wonderful service. My beautiful necklace and earrings from Thailand arrived today. Again, Novica was wonderful at telling me exactly where my orders were and arrived in just a few days after shipping started. Thank you Chalermkwan Veerasilp for your beautiful work and for the lovely boxes that they arrived in. Thank you also for the card and note. PB
Phyllis B
Eugene, OR USA
Thank You Chalermkwan for the beautiful jewlery! I just received "Our Time" and "Tranquil Soul" and they are both beautiful! I did priority shipping and they arrived quickly. I am very happy!
Deb P.
Atlanta/Georgia/USA
Thank You Chalermkwan for the beautiful necklace! I ordered the Tiger's Eyes Necklace ("Gold Earth"). I did priority shipping and it arrived fast. I plan on buying a few more necklaces!
Deb P.
Atlanta/Georgia/USA
Beautiful bracelet!
Happy Customer
Farmville, VA USA
Thank you Chalermkwan for your beautiful work. My wife loves the pieces I ordered from you- the "Unity" necklace and the "Sea Dewdrop" earrings. They look wonderful on her. Also, thank you for including the post card. It was a nice personal touch that we both appreciated.
A A
Washington, USA
I had never seen anything like the earrings I ordered. The picture was amazing, but no where near what it was like to see them in person. They will fit my aunt perfectly as they are one of a kind, just like her! You have a wonderful talent Chalermkwan! Thank you for sharing it with the world.
Amber H
Coweta/Oklahoma/USA
When I first saw the 'zoom' photo of your necklace 'Sea Drift' on the website, I was enchanted. Now it has arrived, and I feel honoured to welcome such a beautiful work of art into my home. I shall wear it humbly and with love. Thank you for creating it!
Diane V
Australia
I have purchased several beautiful pieces and have received many compliments!
Lisa F
Pittsford, NY. USA
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