The Warisan Sakura is a deliberate nod to the blossoms in their bud form - our botanical interpretation of a quiet leap of faith, of holding onto what you may not yet be able to see.
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Here are three illustrations of 19th Century marvels that have been further reinterpreted and reimagined by us, infusing a 21st Century and Choo Yilin twist to these antique treasures.
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We wanted to capture the ethereal nature of the Hydrangea petals. As such, the creation took an incredibly long time, but we were finally pleased with the result.
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We were deeply inspired by the Japanese custom of Hanami, appreciating the transient beauty of flowers.
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Perhaps less widely known is that the Camellia is native to Asia, a symbol of grace and harmony.
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In 2024, we’ve decided to take a trip down memory lane to celebrate the stories of these three botanicals that have been an integral part of the Choo Yilin Universe.
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The Warisan Renda collection is our homage to the intricate lacework of the Peranakan Kebaya that has been around since the 15th Century in South-East Asia.
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Created in England in the 1880s, a token from the era of Queen Victoria’s last years as Monarch.
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The festoon garland necklace was a signature style of the Edwardian era, where light, open floral work was favoured amongst the upper crust of European society.
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Created in colonial Malaya in the 1950s, this classic Peranakan bracelet was likely commissioned (originally as a pair) by a wealthy Peranakan family for their daughter on the wedding day.
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In the earlier years of King Edward VII’s reign, jewellers started to use platinum in their work. Prior to that, white metal jewellery was only possible with silver.
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The intricate late Georgian botanical metalwork with its signature rose-cut diamonds was originally a pair of buttons(!) sewn to an important piece of clothing that conveyed status, likely from a wealthy aristocrat or royalty.
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