It was during this experience, when I was kneeling in the dirt with my hands covered in soil, that I became fascinated by the raw glory and natural texture of the gold coming from the Earth.

Now, Bodiratnangkura is inspired by texture and optical illusions for new designs. Crafted from Thai gold – which she calls Siam gold – pieces from the ‘Blur/Mirage’ collection, for example, feature a ...