Designer: Maria Dorai Raj
- Jewellery
- Co. Galway
Designed for the modern woman, Maria Dorai-Raj creates contemporary jewellery that is confident and strong while retaining a sleek femininity. Maria’s eclectic designs are informed by art and design culture and the powerful beauty of nature. Through her exploration she creates brave new silhouettes that complement the body and seek to embolden and empower the wearer. Each piece is designed and crafted by Maria in Ireland using precious metals and a fusion of traditional and modern jewellery making techniques.
About Maria Dorai Raj
Maria fell in love with the art of jewellery making at the Alchimia School of Contemporary Jewellery in Florence, Italy, where she learned the goldsmithing techniques she uses today. With a degree in ceramic design and a background in luxury fashion, she was soon chosen for an apprenticeship with an established Irish jeweller where she continued honing her skills. In 2013, Maria launched her first jewellery collection and has never looked back.
Products
by Sarah McKenna Ceramics
by Soul Engraver
€70.00 - €80.00
by Sallyann's Handmade Bags
by Ogham Treasure by Katie McCay
by Annie West Illustration
by Clarkes of Dublin artisan soap & shaving
![Cup [M] ‘Earth, Fire and Water ’ collection](/imager/productimages/49594/Markus-Jungmann-Cup-M-Earth-Fire-and-Water-Collection-2_9279eb3a00d12fc63193c551d794db5b.jpg)
![Cup [M] ‘Earth, Fire and Water ’ collection](/imager/productimages/49595/Markus-Jungmann-Cup-M-Earth-Fire-and-Water-Collection_9279eb3a00d12fc63193c551d794db5b.jpg)
by Clarkes of Dublin artisan soap & shaving
by Annie West Illustration
by Brendan Joseph
by Eileen Hassett Jewellery Design
€15.00 - €40.00
by Propellerprints
by Sarah McKenna Ceramics
by Hawthorn Handmade Skincare
by Living Ginger Designs
by Airmid Natural Handmade Skincare
by Elena Brennan Jewellery
€60.00 - €70.00
by Sallyann's Handmade Bags
by Propellerprints
by Eileen Hassett Jewellery Design
by Keith Sheppard Glass Artistry
€50.00 - €60.00
by Caulfield Country Boards
by Eileen Hassett Jewellery Design
by Airmid Natural Handmade Skincare
by Clarkes of Dublin artisan soap & shaving
by Niki Collier
by Keith Sheppard Glass Artistry
by Annie West Illustration
€65.00 - €75.00
by Sallyann's Handmade Bags
by Hawthorn Handmade Skincare
€50.00 - €90.00
by Bex Shelford
by Soul Engraver
by Keith Sheppard Glass Artistry
€2,150.00 - €2,500.00
by Janice Byrne Goldsmith
by Eileen Hassett Jewellery Design
by Brendan Joseph
by Breda Haugh Jewellery
€85.00 - €130.00
by Sallyann's Handmade Bags
by Keith Sheppard Glass Artistry
by Eileen Hassett Jewellery Design
by Keith Sheppard Glass Artistry
![Ash Bowl - [320MM X 135]](/imager/productimages/1356812/bowl-500-x-500_9279eb3a00d12fc63193c551d794db5b.jpg)
by Rathbornes Candles 1488
€80.00 - €90.00
by Sallyann's Handmade Bags
by Snugi Babog Knitwear
by Siobhain Steele Ceramics
Discover more about Maria Dorai Raj
Through my work I explore the inherent beauty in different manifestations of strength and freedom/flow. I find inspiration in natural forms and underlying processes through which these properties emerge and become intrinsic.
On discovering my inspiration I immerse myself in the subject matter, sketching elements that interest me as I research. Then I work through my designs with paper models, solving problems and adapting as I go. Once I have a good representation of the essence of the idea, I begin the making process. I then further refine the designs by spending time wearing and interacting with the jewellery to make sure it is comfortable and wears well, one of my favourite parts of the process!
