Jotunheimen
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Jotunheimen is home to one of Norway’s largest glaciers. From a distance it appears as a sea of white, but upon closer inspection, the ice contains life and is full of movement. This necklace is inspired by the ripples of water that run through the ice, creating darker formations inside the white snow.
Like all our necklaces, the beads are free from harmful toxins and completely safe (more about our safety credentials here) and the cord is soft yet strong. Unlike the rope you need to walk a glacier, where you’re always tied to the person in front of you at pre-determined intervals, you can choose your own cord length for this necklace (size guide).
Sensory features
| Touch | The beads have a smooth feel, with a slight tactile resistance. They are squeezable, but not soft. |
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| Chew | The beads are safely chewable and made from safe, food-grade silicone. When you chew them, the pressure from your teeth will make the beads give slight way, offering a satisfying sensory experience and supporting a calm and focused mind. The chewable feature helps reduce anxiety and stress, making it ideal for both adults and children. For more on benefits, see this page. The cord is unwaxed and chosen for its ability to be safely chewed. |
| Pull | The safety clasp makes it possible to pull at the necklace without worrying about damage to the necklace or your neck. The cord is similarly chosen for its sturdiness and durability. |
| Slide | All beads are moveable and can be moved back and forth along the cord. |
| Twirl | All beads can be twirled 360 degrees around the cord. |
| See | The marbled white and grey, with a single contrasting grey bead give this necklace a calming aesthetic. |
Design inspiration
Jotunheimen is home to one of Norway’s largest glaciers, and a National Park. In addition to several glaciers, it also contains Norway’s tallest mountain top, the Galdhøpiggen. From a distance a glacier looks like a sea of white resting on the side of black mountains, but upon closer inspection the ice contains life and is full of movement. This necklace is inspired by the cold and clear water running through the ice, finding the shortest route towards the nearby lakes and fjords, and creating traces of darkness in the bright ice as it weaves its way downward.
When I was 12, I went on a school trip to Jotunheimen. We went in autumn, around the time of my 12th birthday, which I celebrated while we were in the mountains, and one day our group activity was a hike across a Jotunheimen glacier. It was slippery, my shoes were too tight so I got cold, and I was terrified. None of this was helped by the need to walk in a line and be tied to others in my class group for safety; unfortunately one of the boys in my line decided it would be fun to slide down the glacier - that did not feel safe, nor fun!
Specifications
| Weight | 21g |
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| Cord material | 100% satin nylon |
| Cord length | Approx. 75cm or 52cm (optional). Please note all our necklaces are hand-made and therefore some minor variation may occur). The long version will rest around your bosom, whereas the short one sits at collarbone height (see size guide). |
| Shape | The necklace consists of 10 round beads, each 15mm in diameter |
| Colours | 9 of the beads have a white and grey marble effect. 1 bead is light grey in colour contrasting with, but complementing, the others. |
| Clasp | Break-away safety clasp, made from durable plastic |
| Skin sensitivity | Made from hypoallergenic materials to make it suitable for sensitive skin |
| Cleaning and care | Machine and dishwasher friendly, and can also be wiped clean with a wet cloth. I recommend air drying. |
