Hello, this is Charlotte Guislain, the designer who brings Chakshu to life. If I had to choose an animal to represent me, it would unquestionably be the jaguar. A symbol of strength, fearlessness and transcendence, it reflects the need to explore the depths of the soul. That’s why it became the logo of my brand. Chakshu, which means “third eye” in Sanskrit, expresses this unique vision that I like to infuse into every creation.
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been fascinated by creation and magic, marvelling at my grandmother’s antique jewelry and symbols.
When I started designing jewelry, I wanted it to look like me, to be something I’d want to wear. It wasn’t long before I realized that these symbols, by their universality, represented us all, and that their power carried us through our daily lives.
It’s an immense pleasure to be able to create jewelry for you that embodies a strong universal symbolism, true magic, strength and charisma, pieces that accompany you on your quest. When I design a piece of jewelry, I love to see how it reflects me, but above all, how it accompanies me on my journey.
Each time I create, I melt before the magic of the transformation of matter, the alchemical process of melting brass or gold into a piece of jewelry, then sculpting, working and sublimating it with stones.
It’s these magical, supportive and empowering intentions that I put into making my jewelry, and that I hope to pass on to you through my creations.
At Chakshu, I celebrate inner beauty, the magic of symbols and our universal connection through handcrafted creations imbued with meaning.
My jewelry, steeped in diverse cultures and profound meanings, reflects my path to wisdom and self-knowledge, offering support to each person in their unique quest.
Born of my passionate commitment to the alchemy of symbols and energies, they accompany me in this dance towards my essence, helping me to understand myself a little better every day and accompanying me in my quest for wisdom.
My immersions in ancestral peoples, combined with my practices of yoga, tantra, free dance and exploration of Chinese and Indo-Tibetan energy, infuse my creations with vibrant wisdom and spiritual depth.
Each collection is the fruit of fifteen years of encounters with different cultures, inner exploration and the transmutation of wounds, bringing me ever closer to my essential being.
Emblematic Chakshu symbols, such as the Jaguar, Scarab, Serpent, Ouroboros and Third Eye, each carry a unique energy, offering protection and power to those who wear them.
Designed and crafted by hand with precious materials such as bronze, gold, silver and semi-precious stones, they transcend the boundaries of time and space.
Each piece becomes a story in its own right, a treasure trove of profound meaning.
To meet the Chakshu craftsmen is to plunge into an adventure nourished by deep, sincere human relationships.
Since the beginning, I have collaborated with Ahmed, a Tuareg craftsman in Ouagadougou, Burkina-Faso, and Ganesh and Rajkumar, master craftsmen in Jaipur, India. Their exceptional know-how, inherited from several generations, contributes to the beauty and authenticity of my creations. These relationships are not simply professional, but embody genuine partnerships based on trust and mutual respect.
But Chakshu would not be what it is today without the support of people dear to my heart: Salimata, my coordinator from the early days in Ouagadougou, Marie, who takes over with energy, and Moumouni, my griot friend from Bobo-Dioulasso, who introduced me to my first craftsman. In Jaipur, Neetu, my friend and coordinator, also plays an essential role. Their talents and kindness breathe a unique energy into this project.
Although each piece of jewelry is created and designed in my workshop, I also make certain pieces myself. In 2023, I learned the craft from a dear friend, and this experience opened up a new creative path for me. Alongside these talented craftsmen, I use traditional techniques such as chiseling, hammering and lost-wax casting. Each piece is shaped by hand, slowly, in small batches, to preserve the richness of these crafts. This process takes time, with lead times ranging from 6 to 8 weeks.
Chakshu is founded on strong values: respect, justice, ecology and solidarity. Together, we honor ancestral know-how and promote ethical craftsmanship. At Chakshu, we celebrate the diversity and richness of traditions, while cultivating relationships imbued with human warmth and curiosity about others.
FIND YOUR FINGER CIRCUMFERENCE EASILY
To make sure your jewelry fits perfectly, here’s a simple tip to find out your finger size at home:
Take a piece of string or a strip of paper and wrap it loosely around your finger. Make a mark where the string or paper overlaps. Using a ruler, measure the distance between the two marks. Multiply this result by 10 to obtain your size in millimeters.
Example: If you get 5 cm, your size is 50. If you get 5.4 cm, your size is 54.
RING SIZE MEASURING TOOL
For greater precision, we also offer a small ring size measuring tool which you can order.
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We can make jewelry to order in 6 to 8 weeks. Feel free to leave a message with your size in the shopping cart or contact us for more information.
For assistance, please contact us at:
info@chakshu.com