Savoir-Faire
At Sàntibé, we take care of our artisans so that they can thrive in the best possible conditions:
- long-term work commitment
- fair remuneration and freedom to work according to their lifestyle.
Every day, we work to offer you unique and high-quality handcrafted creations.
“ With much love ”
The Santibé signature
Manufacturing
Our jewelry is made in France and Latin America.
We value handcrafted work and make it a point of honor to ensure that our artisans benefit from the brand's growth and that their merit is rewarded. Several of them have been with us for over ten years.
It is thanks to you, dear customers, that around thirty families in Latin America make a living from weaving.
Since our establishment in France in 2020, the assembly of the...
Quality
Sàntibé creations are made to last. The bases of our brass jewelry are plated with fine gold.
Weaving
Our jewelry is unlike any other. We use traditional South American craftsmanship techniques rarely used in Europe, such as needle bead weaving and macrame.
Needle bead weaving
The assembly is achieved using a transparent thread which allows the colored beads and crystals to be woven together by hand.
This manual and ancient technique is rarely used in France. It is also called bead mosaic.
This method was used by Native American peoples for the creation of their jewelry.
A meticulous job that requires a lot of time and patience (up to 6 hours of weaving for the largest pieces).
Macrame weaving
For our summer collections, our artisans create knots with waxed thread on a gold-plated metal base. The repetition of the hand-knotting motion allows them to create star-shaped patterns. We incorporate beads and crystals to highlight our color combinations.
From idea to manufacturing: the process
From idea to manufacturing:
the process
In the beginning, there is an inspiration, an idea, a drawing. Jaime, our goldsmith since 2009, brings our creations to life using 3D software. Each season, we share precious moments in his workshop to imagine our collections of tomorrow.
Metalworking: 2 methods
1. Laser cutting
Brass metal sheets are laser-cut to create the pieces used for weaving our jewelry.
2. Metal casting
Once the prototype is made, the metal is poured into special molds for mass production.