Abstract mosiac

Goldfishes - Made into slippers

Vintage pairs

Goldfishes

Beaded phoenix slippers

Of phoenixes

Kasut manek in the making

My kasut manek collection

My favourite kasut manek

After relocating back to Singapore, I have been immersing myself in the rich peranakan culture particularly, the intensive process of sewing my own kasut manek, taking three months to sew each pair of kasut manek. I always enjoy my visits to my favourite shoemaker, who would skillfully transform each of my hand-sewn shoe-covers into magnificent pieces of artwork...

Lady Sakura

Inspired by the Japanese oriental gardens. A necklace made by hand sewing sunflowers, peonies and Lady Aresa bulbs in a netted design. Finished with an oval turquoise amazonite

Price: USD$75
Available for sale at Lady TanTan etsy shop

Lady Sophia Necklace

I have always been fascinated with pearls. They exude an understated elegance - one that is not as attention grabbing as a gold necklace but enough to cast an aura of sophistication on the wearer.

An elegant pearl necklace handsewn with oval and round luminous freshwater pearls of assorted sizes, finished with a satin loop clasp.

Price: USD$85.00
Available at: Lady TanTan etsy shop

Lady Taylor Necklace

A simple bow necklace handsewn with luminous freshwater pearl and mint green glass beads, and finished with a clear teardrop swarovski crytsal.

When I came up with this design, I dreamed of an elegant and sophisticated lady dressed in an empire gown. She is Lady Taylor.

Lady Taylor has a distinct taste for simple but elegant jewelry. Although sophisticated and tough on the exterior, she likes to showcase her softer side through her jewelry.

Measures approximately 35 cm (14 inches) in length.

Price: USD$25
Available at: Lady TanTan etsy shop

Black Swan

Inspired by ballerinas in the captivating movie, Black Swan. A new product I developed recently by hand sewing lace ruffles and luminous freshwater pearls onto black felt. Finished with white satin ribbon handsewn onto the metallic hairband.

Price: USD$35
Available at: Lady Tan etsy shop

Lady Aresa Necklace

Lady Aresa looked out of her window, into her garden below. The flowers are in full bloom. "Spring is finally here!" she exclaimed excitedly. The flowers were a new specimen invented by the local gardeners, and they had named it her in honour. Lady Aresa bulbs, they are called.

All through the bitterly cold winter, Lady Aresa had spent her days sewing tiny glass beads and pearls together to make a beaded version of the Lady Aresa bulbs.

28 fully in bloom beaded flowers and 22 bulbs were sewed together to form a netted necklace, with a vine-like chain and knot fastening. To complement the mint green flowers and baby blue bulbs, Lady Aresa had specially added a periwinkle blue teardrop swarovski crystal at the tip of the netted design.

Lady Aresa put on her necklace happily. It matched very well with her lace dress. Satisfied, she left for her very 1st spring tea party of the year.

Price: USD$99
Available at: Lady TanTan etsy shop

Spring Summer Collection 2011

Lady TanTan celebrates the much-awaited arrival of spring with a series of necklaces and newly invented hairbands :)))

Revisiting Childhood Memories

Come ride the carousel with me,
enjoy yourself, smile, giggle with glee.
Miniature brass band, music is playing,
up and down motion gently swaying...

(Written by: Karen Palumbo)

A mini carousel handsewn with ribbon, pearls and beads. Measures 3.5cm in length. 925 sterling silver necklace provided.(29cm)

Price: £15.00
Available for sale at Etsy (click this link)

Creations Available For Sale Online

Hi all, many of Lady TanTan's Eternally in Bloom pieces are available for sale online at Etsy (click this link)

Enjoy shopping! If you have any queries or special requests, do continue to email us at ladytantan@ymail.com and we will do our utmost to reply asap.

The team at Lady TanTan wishes every one a happy and fulfilling New Year!

Eternally in Bloom Reinvented - Daisy Brooch

A key piece of Lady TanTan's Eternally In Bloom collection, these earrings are designed to capture the beauty of the English summer. In this collection, peonies, daisies and sunflowers are always in full bloom.

This daisy brooch complements and even adds that extra bit of elegance to any set of outfit. Match this with a simple white dress and you're ready for any tea parties or picnics in the park!

Price: £9.00
Available for sale at Etsy (click this link)

Eternally in Bloom Reinvented - Peony Brooch

A key piece of Lady TanTan's Eternally In Bloom collection, these earrings are designed to capture the beauty of the English summer. In this collection, peonies, daisies and sunflowers are always in full bloom.

This peony brooch complements and even adds that extra bit of elegance to any set of outfit. Match this with a simple white dress and you're ready for any tea parties or picnics in the park!

Price: £9.00
Available for sale at Etsy (click this link)

Eternally in Bloom Reinvented - Sunflower Brooch

A key piece of Lady TanTan's Eternally In Bloom collection, these earrings are designed to capture the beauty of the English summer. In this collection, peonies, daisies and sunflowers are always in full bloom.

This sunflower brooch complements and even adds that extra bit of elegance to any set of outfit. Match this with a simple white dress and you're ready for any tea parties or picnics in the park!

Price: £9.00
Available for sale at Etsy (click this link)