BMai Autumn Winter 2016- Colours of Africa Lookbook

Colours of Africa Autumn/Winter collection 2016

J e w e l l e r y & A c c e s s o r i e s

B y S a i r a M i a n

From the Maasai tribes colourful beads amidst the sands of Kenya,

to the deep navys dyes of Tuareg people.B Mai represents a strong woman,

She faces the day bravely, empowers herself

and defeats her fears.


Made In Britain

Metal parts such as the steel tubes are laser cut, polished and finished to

the highest standard for a beautiful quality end piece. As well as

jewellery and metals, Saira Mian’s expertise lays in textiles and knit as

she graduated in Fashion Knitwear and Textiles at University in

Notingham, UK. This knowledge and love for textiles is apparent in alot

of the collections. The BMai studio is busy with hand crafting beautiful

pieces. Knit fabrics are constructed, metal tubes are polished, pieces are

hand stitched with silks, cottons, textures or beading!

Our Expertise..

A/W 2016 INSPIRED BY. .

MS-3669. Masai Girls, Masai Mara Game

Park. Kenya. Photo: Jim Zuckerman.

MAASAI TRIBESInspired by the

Maasai Tribes from

the lands of Kenya

and Tanzania, Africa,

whose decorative

wear of contrasting

scales, dazzling beads

and metals juxtopose,

speak to the viewer

and demand

attention.

About Us..Based in a studio in Nottingham, UK,

BMai is a high-end design house which

creates handmade luxury Jewellery &

Accessories. Founded by Saira Mian,

BMai developed from the concept of

tribal wear from around the globe and

peoples inquisitive nature of

combining, creating, and using

materials from their environment to

communicate with others and

express themselves.

Handmade

Care For The EnvironmentLong Lasting Materials

10745. Masai Tribe, Kenya. Photo: Jim

Zuckerman.

Autumn Winter 2016 collection from BMai,

Colours of Africa, brings a vibrant array of colours, cotton, Italian silks and beads on steel.


LET YOUR STATEMENT PIECE

A really versatile piece, Sunrise matches many colours and styles. This tribal inspired neckpiece features a large stainless steel tube with handsewn small seed beads and Swarovski’s. With vibrant geometric

shapes formed from handsewn cotton.

Barrel measures 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 1.8 inch (4.5cm) outer diameter. Chain length is 21 inches (53 cm).

GEOMETRICS

EMPOWER YOUR PRESENCE”

SUNRISE

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF

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STYLE ITWe love styling this piece with ...

How would you style it? Hashtag #bmaistyleit on Instagram, bmai_jewellery!

a black leather-look top or dress!

STRONG

DAWN

For the strong woman who has no fear. This large stainless steel tube is handsewn with bright orange cotton to give a burst of

colour to your outfit. With stacked bundles of black and white seed beads.

Lower barrel 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 0.5 inch (1.3cm) outer diameter. Top barrel measures 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 1.8 inch (4.5cm) outer diameter.

Chain length is 21 inches (53 cm).

I AM

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a patterned monocrome shirt!


BOLD & BRAVE

This beautiful tribal look neckpiece features a polished stainless steel tube, handsewn black Swarovski crystal and seed beads. A trio of beaded black cord hang, adding

movement when worn.

Barrel measures 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 1.8 inch (4.5cm) outer diameter. Chain length is 21 inches (53 cm).

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black and white block print jumper!

handsewn swarovs

ki

crystal beads

Featuring a large stainless steel tube with handsewn seed beads and Swarovski crystals. Blue and green beads compliment the silk and wool threads,

with a bold pattern in black. This striking piece is sure to set off any look.

Lower barrel 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 0.5 inch (1.3cm) outer diameter. Barrel measures 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 1.8 inch (4.5cm) outer diameter.


This medium neckpiece features handsewn Swarovski’s. Cotton and silk forming geometric shapes. With a smaller tube creating a variation of scale.

Top barrel measures 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 1.18 inches (3cm outer diameter. Lower barrel 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 0.5 inch (1.3cm) outer diameter.


LIME STAR

GRASSLAND


STRONG & EDGY

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slogan printed top or sweater

and a leather jacket!

handsewn swarovskicrystal beads

This double barrel neckpiece features bright bold colours and a shorter chain. Delicate hanging strings of black Italian silk hold colourful seed beads, adding flecks of

colour across your outfit.

Two barrel’s measure 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 0.5 inch (1.3cm) outer diameter. Chain length is 16 inches (40.6 cm).

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A black dress..

or for the more daring, a bold red, yellow

or blue collared shirt!

A trio of barrel’s, this neckpiece features handsewn seed beads and a bright yellowchevron pattern which brings the piece to life.

The three barrel’s measure 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 0.5 inch (1.3cm) outer diameter. Chain length is 21 inches (53cm).

VIBRANT YELLOWS Colours of Africa: Autumn/Winter collection 2016

YELLOW STRIPES YELLOW TRIO

Bright stripes of yellow cotton make this neckpiece pop. The large stainless steel tube has handsewn small and large seed beads and a blue Italian silk cord pattern at the centre.

Large barrel measures 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 1.8 inch (4.5cm) outer diameter. Lower barrel 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 0.5 inch (1.3cm) outer

diameter. Chain length is 21 inches (53cm).

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a green top or dress and a leather jacket!

SHE’S A WARRIOR

LIME WARRIOR BLUE WARRIORRED WARRIOR


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These striking Warrior neckpieces are made of the smaller, chunky stainless steel with handsewn beading. They give a bold and edgy look!

The tube’s measure 2.4 inch (6cm) length x 0.5 inch (1.3cm) outer diameter. Chain length is 21 inches (53cm).

STYLE IT


some ideas of how to style the

versatile warrior pieces!

with jet blackswarovski crystals!

GREEN WARRIOR

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