Collection: Wilbur Hsu

Wilbur Hsu 徐鴻恩 is a maker exploring lineage and heritage through an intimate process. Conjuring impressions of forgotten worlds and tender memories, designs contain graceful edges and intentional details. Often tied to identity, ideas of recognition and connection manifest in Wilbur’s designs which gently reimagine the past. 

Wilbur has a fashion and costume design background and works predominantly with precious metals and cloth. He is based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

九 JIÛ - Collection notes:

A love letter to my childhood; an homage to my lineage and past

Born with two bracelets, adorned with 9 charms.

These charms made for you to keep + cherish

九 JIÛ was born from a desire to recreate something from the past and has a goal to create something to be kept and cherished.

The collection is made from existing materials found throughout Aotearoa to bring you fine metals, jade and pure silk. Handmade locally in Tāmaki Makaurau.

The charms have been remade from two baby bracelets that were given at birth by his aunt in the mid 90’s. These bracelets were adorned with 10 charms - each possessing a significant meaning and purpose and ultimately to bring joy and protection.