Designer
Taru Harmaala Chaloff
Taru Harmaala Chaloff's design shows her strong relationship with nature
For Taru Harmaala Chaloff, goldsmith and Master of Arts, jewelry is a channel for self-expression. Taru Harmaala Chaloff tells about her design philosophy: "I am inspired by my environment and my experiences. The story behind my jewelry can be seen in their shapes and surface patterns. I get excited about new things, materials and implementation methods,
which I use without prejudice alongside the traditional ones. For me, the design process is a continuous journey of discovery that satisfies my curiosity, a way to deal with the world around me."
"For me, the design process is a continuous journey of discovery that satisfies my curiosity, a way to deal with the world around me."
Taru Harmaala Chaloff has designed numerous jewelry series that show her strong relationship with nature. The newest jewelry series is called Nolla and the innovative use of material is part of its design. Finnish company Brightplus, which develops and manufactures biomaterials, has been involved in the design of the series.
"The inspiration for the Nolla jewelry series is Finland's endangered flowers, among which I found Lehtoängelmä. I liked the lines and overlapping of the bloom. At the same time, I'm thinking about the change in nature: How much will be lost, and what will replace it? Do new plants and flowers resemble the lost ones? It was natural and exciting to try a new biomaterial in this jewelry line," says Harmaala Chaloff.
Selected designs by Taru Harmaala Chaloff
Nolla
The Nolla jewelry series brings renewable, innovative biomaterials to Kalevala jewelry . Nolla jewelry is made of 100% recycled silver and plant-derived biomaterial developed in Finland. The jewelry series designed by Taru Harmaala Chaloff is inspired by Finland's endangered flowers and especially Lehtoängelmä.
What Inspires Taru?
"Many people will be surprised by the amount of craftsmanship in the Kalevala jewelry and that they are made here in Finland at all."
Read more about what inspires Taru in her work as a designer and as a goldsmith and model maker.
Maiden of the North
Taru Harmaala Chaloff got her inspiration for Maiden of the North jewelry from the elaborate ribbon braid compositions that adorned the buckles, chain holders and knife handles of our ancestors' festive costumes almost a thousand years ago. Their ancient beauty still captivates us.
Tree Spirit
Through the ages they have confided their joys and sorrows and deepest secrets to the woods – the trees will listen but never gossip. In forests many of us still find peace and feel connected with nature. Tree Spirit - the spirit of the forest - brings magical beauty to your day.
