{"product_id":"hirz","title":"HIRZ","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Protective Amulet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIRZ takes its name from the Arabic حِرْز (ḥirz)—a protective amulet, an object created to guard what is precious and preserve what is held within its protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntirely handcrafted in Sofia, Bulgaria on solid spruce\/fir wood, HIRZ brings together three traditional Yemeni khanjar jambiya daggers, genuine leather, copper fittings and natural star anise within a contemporary composition centred on protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three jambiyas are removed from their original function and permanently integrated into the artwork. Traditionally connected with Yemeni identity, craftsmanship and cultural heritage, here the blades become still—their presence transformed from weapons into guardians. Their individual ornamentation, patina and traces of age are deliberately preserved as part of the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree guardians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind them, a large piece of genuine leather forms the central protective field of the composition. Its natural surface and irregular outline evoke hide, armour and the ancient construction of shields. Copper fittings secure the form, while four natural star anise pods introduce an organic presence among the leather and metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIRZ belongs to the Shield Artefacts series—a body of works exploring protection, guardianship and the human impulse to create physical forms around what is sacred, vulnerable or worth preserving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin HIRZ, protection does not arise from aggression. The blades remain visible, but their direction has changed. What once carried the potential to wound is held still within an object created around the idea of protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade remains a blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut its purpose has changed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIRZ exists as a contemporary protective artefact—part sculptural wall work, part shield and part vessel for objects carrying their own history. Aged metal, genuine leather, copper, natural elements and the hand-worked surface are allowed to retain their individual character, making the work feel simultaneously constructed and discovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery HIRZ is entirely unique. No molds, prints or reproductions are ever created, making the work impossible to recreate exactly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 × 40 × 1.8 cm (31.5 × 15.7 × 0.7 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid spruce\/fir wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree traditional Yemeni khanjar jambiya daggers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour natural star anise pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetallic pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach HIRZ is built entirely by hand in Sofia, Bulgaria. The genuine leather is individually shaped and mounted onto the solid wood surface with copper fittings, while four natural star anise pods are positioned around the central field. The three Yemeni khanjar jambiyas are then individually placed and permanently integrated into the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe existing patina, ornamentation and traces of age carried by the jambiyas are intentionally preserved. Combined with natural leather, copper and individually worked surfaces, these elements ensure that no HIRZ can ever be duplicated exactly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind original from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShield Artefacts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSofia, Bulgaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated on solid spruce\/fir wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorporates three traditional Yemeni khanjar jambiya daggers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine leather, copper fittings and natural star anise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned by the artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for worldwide shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving Stars Alchemy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Living Stars Alchemy creation is handcrafted in Sofia, Bulgaria as a one-of-a-kind original. 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