Neakru Necklace

A necklace inspired by (my own) Cambodian American life… I grew up doing Cambodian Classical Dance in Long Beach for my entire life! These earrings are named “Neakru” which means “teacher (feminine)” in Khmer. This one is made in honor of all the women who’ve taught me along the way!

These pieces are inspired by the golden jewelry I grew up dancing with. I loved wearing and performing in those pieces, as they are a little piece of our history that has survived, BUT they definitely turned my skin green by the end of our shows. THIS NECKLACE WILL NOT TURN YOU GREEN. Lol that would be entirely off brand, and it’s not allowed.

The white/cream flowers are inspired by the flowers that we would hang from our crowns if we were lucky enough to do a “full costume” performance.

Lazy Girl-Approved: water resistant, no rust, no green skin, fade resistant, hypoallergenic materials

Metal/ Materials: gold-plated stainless steel, resin pikake beads