The Artist's Disciple

Paying homage to the talented craftspeople that came before us, The Artist's Disciple features a collection of traditional Rajasthani vintage amulets which were hand-selected for their beautiful craftsmanship as well as deeper meanings. Traditionally these auspicious amulets are worn for protection, spiritual significance & good fortune. Featuring from left to right;

• Feet of Vishnu- in Hinduism, Vishnu is the world's protector and preserver, restoring balance when needed
• Surya, sun god, the soul & source of all life
• Ashta Matrikas, or 8 Mothers, a group of divine mother goddesses who prevail over darkness
• A Sanskrit blessing
• Kali, goddess of time & destroyer of evil

These radiant charms hang from a chunky rolo chain. A statement piece on it's own or layered with other pendants for a truly unique necklace stack.

Source: Loft & Daughter

In 2016, Katie quit her job in Sydney as a women's clothing buyer for a fast fashion retailer. Here, on the frontline of fast fashion, she sat at the many negotiating tables from Shanghai to Delhi, pinching to the last cent. Always pushing for cheaper, faster, for the massive volumes that would eventually find their way to landfill, Katie eventually realized she was part of a huge problem with this. She changed course and started jewelry brand Loft & Daughter, with which Katie wants to show that you can also give back to people with a fashion company.

Ethically produced: The jewelry is fairly made in Jaipur, India. The organization is WFTO (Fair Trade) certified and provides training and employment opportunities to vulnerable or displaced artisans. All items are made by hand using slow, traditional craft techniques, not in large factories.

Eco-friendly:  Where possible, the label uses recycled silver, in addition to 22kt gold vermeil. Loft & Daughter also uses GOTS certified organic cotton with natural pigments. The workshop runs on solar energy.

Vegan: The items are vegan.