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Source: https://ualshowcase.arts.ac.uk/project/656398/cover

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In The Fold

Keumala Irina Sukma

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Hey there! I am a jewellery designer from Indonesia with a focus on how material and form can express cultural narratives. My practice explores folding, wrapping and weaving as ways to shape jewellery that connects body, memory and tradition.

Hey there! I am a jewellery designer from Indonesia with a focus on how material and form can exp...

College Central Saint Martins

Course BA (Hons) Jewellery Design

Graduation year 2025

Keumala elegantly reimagines traditional Indonesian textiles and garment-wrapping techniques, drawing inspiration from the diverse cultural heritage of Indonesia’s many regions. Rooted in the designer’s Indonesian background, the pieces employ a fold-forming metalworking method to mimic the intricate folding and draping styles seen in traditional Indonesian clothing. Organic textures merge with structural forms, while symbolic motifs – often tied to cultural values like protection and unity – bridge historical traditions with modern craftsmanship. The collection celebrates the enduring significance of Indonesia’s textile arts in a new medium, translating their tactile, ceremonial and storytelling qualities into wearable contemporary jewellery.

Interpretative text by Zhaoyang Ren, BA (Hons) Culture, Criticism and Curation

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## Official page
- https://ualshowcase.arts.ac.uk/project/656398/cover

## External
- https://www.instagram.com/studiokeu_
- mailto:irinasukma@gmail.com
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