Semra Ascioglu

I am living in Turkey, Istanbul. I am 47 years old, and speak Turkish, English, French, and a little Spanish. I have been interested in all kind of hand works and arts like patchwork, flowers, wood painting, glass painting, etc. Jewellery is my last important occupation which I want to introduce my country's traditions in modern way and style.

Romantic Dreams From 1940’s Silk Bib Necklace Project

Romantic Dreams From 1940’s Silk Bib Necklace

I designed and hand-sewed this beautiful, romantic bib necklace with pearls and silk fabric. I embellished the necklace with pink freshwater pearls and added a Swarovski crystal and copper brooch. I used a satin ribbon for closure, so the length is adjustable.

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Authentic Anatolian Jewellery Project

Authentic Anatolian Jewellery

This is an Anatolian authentic jewellery redesigned with new and modern beads. The colors express the feelings and point of view to life of an Anatolian woman.

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Fabric Necklace Set Project

Fabric Necklace Set

This jewellery piece is made from a special authentic fabric that is usually used for scarves in Anatolia. Flowers are very important in this fabric and also symbolise the relationship between nature and women. The necklace and the bracelet are made from 2 layers of fabric and in between there is thin fiber. After the […]

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Anatolian Wedding Necklace Project

Anatolian Wedding Necklace

In Anatolian tradition girls organize a party before getting married. It is traditional to sing very sad songs to make the bride cry before she leaves her family and goes to her husband. In this ceremony usually the bride wears 2 or 3 dresses and changes the jewellery. This is one of them.

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Wedding Jewelry Project

Wedding Jewelry

This necklace is made of different materials such as crystal beads, perle, fabric flowers, dry flowers. It is worked with 20 gauge wire.

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