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Description

Soutache necklace with a classic princess cut, made with glass pearls, resin pearls and Swarovski. The cotton straps are in beige, ecru and gold. Adjustable interlocking closure on four buttons. Unique handmade piece.
: stud earrings (on request, it is possible to use a clip closure).
The harmonious combination of lively and bright colors gives the necklace a bright and youthful appearance.
In designing this jewel, I was inspired by an enlightened female figure such as Queen Soraya of Afghanistan who in the 1920s, at a very young age, was a true champion of women's rights.
In 1913 Soraya Tarzi married Amanullah Khan, third son of the emir, who came to power upon his father's death in 1919. The young royal couple ? she was just 20 years old, he was 27 ? had liberal ideas and during their reign, which lasted until 1929, they profoundly renewed their country with economic and social reforms.
Soraya played an active role in this process. He fought against polygamy and discouraged the use of the veil. He gave public speeches. He created the first women's hospital and the first girls' school in the country. Her husband even appointed her as Minister of Education and she arranged for a group of 18 girls to go to Turkey to pursue higher education. Under their government, women obtained the right to vote and equal rights between men and women was established in the 1923 Constitution.
These and other initiatives in favor of women were opposed by the country's conservative forces who raised numerous revolts until, in 1929, they forced the royal couple into exile and abolished all their reforms.
Since then, Afghanistan has had a very troubled history. The Taliban's to power in 2021 has been disastrous for women's rights.
Queen Soraya was light years ahead not only of her time, but also of today's Taliban rulers who darken the country with their retrograde repression. Her example will continue to be an inspiration and spur to achieve full female emancipation throughout the world.
Thinking about her and her work, it came naturally to me to create a soutache necklace that was bright and full of life.