Texture
A variety of methods can be used to work with clay using multiple decorative techniques to enhance and stylise the object made.
At Malki we like to celebrate different cultures and civilizations in our world of adornments by imprinting and enriching clay bodies with motifs and textures found in things such as Bedouin embroidery, ancient silverware, and wood blocks found in markets in the course of our travelling.
The introduction, by means of pressing, stamping, and embedding materials into the clay surface, increases our texture vocabulary and breadth of dialog encompassing different cultures and nations.
From cloth, raw linen, and silk embroidered saris to Bedouin tapestries, found objects, and locally sourced natural materials such as seaweeds, drift wood and foliage—Malki Studio engages respectfully and lovingly with the natural world and the wreath of people that surround us.
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Ring: responsibly sourced sterling silver and 9kt gold, copper, ceramic, ethically sourced Brazilian moonstone, tiger eye.
This sculptural ring comes from The Mourning Rings Collection. As the name suggests, this ring is intended to invoke a representation of deep and dark water at night, when illumination is provided only by the moon and stars. This brooding place is a profoundly ambivalent gateway to deep thoughts and feelings. The oxidised silver “wall” separates the inside of the ring from the outside like a mountainous ridge around a lake. The ring can therefore be worn in accordance with the wearer’s desire to engage with the ring’s conceptual intent.
The Black Lake was exhibited as a part of the Flow exhibition in the Brisbane Institute of Art. The exhibition, which occurred in 2023, was a members exhibition of the Jewellery and Metalsmiths Group of Queensland (JMGQ). It was also selected for artisan Collects (2022), a collaborative initiative between Malki Studio and artisan Gallery that invited collectors to explore jewellery as an art form. For more information, please click here.
Size: Q 1/2 (8.5). See our Sizing Guide.
Dimensions: 3.1cm x 4.1cm x 2.6cm.
Hook Earrings: responsibly sourced sterling silver, cultured freshwater pearls, glazed black clay.
The Secluded earrings were directly inspired by our exquisite coastline as a part of our Basalt Collection. The ceramic and metal components of these earrings were handmade in Bargara by Malki Studio artist Ariella Anderson. We’ve also paired these earrings with gorgeous pinkish pearls that add luminosity and the warmer tones we see in our twilight skies. While made as a pair, these earrings look equally beautiful when worn separately (in emphasis of the ceramic pieces’ unique form).
Length: approximately 7cm
Necklace: responsibly sourced sterling silver, glazed black clay, oval cut citrine (32 carat).
Inspired by our exquisite subtropical coastline, the Barolin Rocks necklace pays tribute to our precious shoreline, with hope that it remains secluded, pristine, and protected for decades to come. The ceramic and metal components of this necklace were all handmade in Bargara by Malki Studio artist Ariella Anderson. The stunning 32 carat citrine in this necklace evokes the dramatic sunset, which accentuates the deep blue waters and black volcanic rocks of the region in which Malki Studio artists live and work. The Barolin Rocks necklace is a distinguished artwork, and has been displayed in several exhibitions including in Government House, where it formed part of a showcase of Queensland's artistic excellence.
Barolin Rocks was exhibited in Queensland’s Parliament House in 2022 as a showcase of Queensland’s artistic excellence, curated by artisan Gallery.
Necklace: responsibly sourced sterling silver, glazed black ceramic, cultured freshwater pearl.
The Cerulean Sky collar necklace is the capstone piece of the Cerulean sky series. Inspired by our exquisite subtropical coastline, the Cerulean Sky Necklace is an essential part of our Basalt Collection. This necklace features a solid sterling silver ring from which we’ve suspended an organically textured and glazed black ceramic tile. In homage to the wild beauty of the landscape and the creatures that inhabit it, we’ve paired the ceramic tile with a peach coloured pearl, which simultaneously recalls the dramatic skies that fleetingly pass over our home and studio. The ceramic and metal components of this necklace were all handmade in Bargara by Malki Studio artist Ariella Anderson.
*This piece has been sold. If you would like something similar, please contact us to start a custom order. Together, we’ll create something just for you!
Neck Adornment: fine white clay, sterling silver, cultured freshwater pearls.
Embrace is an artwork that combines the sculptural yet fluid character of ceramics with the luxury and elegance of pearls and silver. Resembling the soft, embracing, pleated fabric of scarves, the thin textured ceramic drapes about the neck and shoulders in a strongly feminine and sculptural manner. Two silver chains finished with big and beautiful freshwater pearls secure the ceramic sections in a closed position . The back of this piece is no less lavish over than the front, with a long silver chain and pearl hanging sensually down to the centre of the wearer’s back.
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Bracelet: black clay, brass.
The Irons bracelet is a unique and chunky member of our Basalt Collection. Its name draws on both the iron-rich basalt that inspires the series and the historical wrist “irons” that hint at restraint and weight. The bracelet pairs a single black ceramic form—smooth in places, textured in others—with two oxidised and etched brass elements on the opposite side. The hinge opens and closes with an elongated brass pin attached by a handmade chain. The small golden eyes mark the moment of connection between the wearer and the earthbound materials from which the piece was made.
This piece was selected for artisan Collects (2022), a collaborative initiative between Malki Studio and artisan Gallery that invited collectors to explore jewellery as an art form. For more information, please click here.
This bracelet fits a medium to large sized wrist.
Inside width: 7cm.
Necklace: responsibly sourced sterling silver, white and black clay, stone beads.
This necklace comes from our Basalt Collection. Into The Wild celebrates the primordial, tangible, and tactile nature of clay. Raw and made of literal earth, the chunky black and white clay components of this necklace rest comfortingly and warmly against the wearer’s skin—thereby also acting as a conduit between the wearer, the Earth itself, and the extensive history of humanity’s use of this material. Two large beads with beautiful patterns connote animalistic surfaces and textures of the landscape, which evoke the wild spirit at the heart of this necklace.
This piece was selected for artisan Collects (2022), a collaborative initiative between Malki Studio and artisan Gallery that invited collectors to explore jewellery as an art form. For more information, please click here.
The ceramic and silver components of this necklace were handmade by Malki Studio artist Ariella Anderson.
Necklace length: 57cm
*This piece has been sold. If you would like something similar, please contact us to start a custom order. Together, we’ll create something just for you!
Necklace and Earring set: heat-coloured titanium, responsibly sourced sterling silver, responsibly sourced fine silver, glazed and textured black clay, amber beads.
Inspired by our exquisite coastline and handmade by Malki Studio artists in our Bargara studio. This one-of-a-kind statement necklace and earrings embody the colours and richness of our piece of paradise.
Necklace: responsibly sourced sterling silver, glazed black ceramic, cultured freshwater pearls, ethically sourced 2.4ct golden labradorite from Springsure, QLD.
Inspired by our exquisite subtropical coastline, the Secluded necklace is another lovingly constructed piece from our Basalt Collection. This necklace pays tribute to our precious shoreline, with hope that it remains secluded, pristine, and protected for decades to come. The ceramic and metal components of this necklace were all handmade in Bargara by Malki Studio artist Ariella Anderson. The stunning and highly dispersive 2.4 carat golden labradorite was ethically sourced by a local couple, Irvine and Maureen, who fossicked the rough stone from Springsure and beautifully faceted the stone by themselves.
The length of this necklace is adjustable from 49cm to 58cm.