Some of the designs in these collections are inspired by ancient ornaments, beads and jewellery from the Pyu era (200 BCE - 900 CE). Through these pieces, Turquoise Mountain celebrates the beauty, quality and creativity of the traditional hand crafting that people of this time and region practiced and explores their wonderful motifs. The Pyu civilization was one of the earliest Buddhist cultures in South East Asia and it is possible to identify symbols and themes from this period which still deeply resonate today.

This collection designed by award-winning UK designer Pippa Small in collaboration with Turquoise Mountain Myanmar goldsmiths.