ABOUT US
REVIVING ANCIENT ART FORMS INTO MIRACULOUS LUXURY DESIGNS
Encompassing the entire ethos of Golden Butterfly Studios is the 5000 year old art form of filigree. Filigree is deeply embedded in the history of luxury design, elevating iconic pieces into a new realm of possibilities. The intricate and delicate nature of filigree work makes every creation unique, and one of a kind.
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Considered as one of the most meticulous and delicate type of art forms, the process behind every one of our filigree pieces begins with the selection of the finest metallized silk threads (lurex) – a durable crafting silk that’s embedded with delicate, microscopic strands of gold or silver, helping to provide the metallic luster to all our pieces. The intertwining of these silk threads is a dance of precision and patience, as each thread is meticulously placed and twisted over an open-work template to form intricate patterns that evolve and bring life into miraculous motifs.
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As one of the crowning staples in our production process, each motif is adorned and enriched with a selection of finely cut Swarovski stones. Concluding, the final motif is precisely enclosed within one of our Italian wood-grain shadow box frames – helping to protect it from outside elements, while also preserving it for many years to come and for your future generations to enjoy, admire, and remember you by.
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Since the dawn of civilization – from the ancient empires of the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Romans, to the Renaissance periods of Italy, France and Portugal, and encompassing the realms of today's modern era of contemporary design – filigree has been and will always remain a status of power, a symbol of luxury, and an attestation of an art form that has persevered and endured the tides of changing trends.
CRAFTED BY A MASTER ARTIST
Alek Kocevski is an artist and entrepreneur based out of Greenville, South Carolina. He serves as the founder and primary creative director at Golden Butterfly Studios. Originally from Macedonia, an Eastern-European country renowned for its centuries-old history and culture surrounding filigree, he first came across the distinctive art form on his travels back in 2015 while exploring the abundant traditions and culture that his homeland offers.
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That same year, Alek began his journey into the world of filigree as an apprentice being mentored by some of Europe's elite artisans, which is where he forged his fascination for high-end art design. "During my apprenticeship I learned the true meaning and essence of filigree – how to make an elaborate and delicate piece of art come to life. I fell in love with the art of filigree from the start, and I dreamed of one day starting my own business and developing my own designs."
In 2021, Mr. Kocevski made that vision come true, launching his label, Golden Butterfly Studios, and therefore establishing the brand as the only luxury decor and gifts retailer in the United States specializing exclusively on the production of silk-filigree pieces. Inspired by making the impossible a reality, Golden Butterfly Studios have carved out a niche that is unique in both fine art and the high-end gift market.
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As an artist, Mr. Kocevski's inventiveness and inspiration challenges the limitations and traditional norms of filigree art set by most artisans around the world. "I am fearless when it comes to making my visions a reality. For me, Golden Butterfly Studios is more than just my creative outlet, it's a mark upon this world that I want to make and a legacy that I want to be remembered by. I always look for inspirations around me, to be challenged, and for the opportunity to partner with other creative brands and risk-takers. With the quality and effort that I put into my work, I want every piece I make to be an investment and an heirloom – something that future generations can inherit and admire."
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
To make the impossible a reality by pushing beyond the limits of people's imaginations and the traditional norms of the fine art and high-end gift market, creating timeless pieces that the world has never seen before.
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Golden Butterfly Studios is not content on making hundreds of the same filigree pieces. We live to create and innovate, always working on the next ground-breaking, revolutionary idea in design. By employing techniques similar to those of artisans 5000 years ago, our meticulous and labor-intensive process ensures that every element and detail of our pieces is masterfully crafted and assembled – ensuring no compromise in the beauty and longevity of our products.
We are strongly content on creating products that are unique and distinctive, that inspire and will tell stories for centuries to come – exuberant pieces that have a sense of character, identity, a touch of history, and that bring joy.