Fougere Necklace

Maedup is a traditional Korean folk art in which decorative knots are tied from silk or cotton thread, with the knot itself serving as the primary form. In the Fougere Necklace, Aude Tahon applies this centuries-old technique to produce a choker whose structure, pattern, and negative space all emerge from the knotting process itself.

The necklace is typically made from twisted silk yarn or braided cotton thread. The choice of fiber affects the drape, sheen, and hand of the finished piece, giving each version a distinct character while following the same knotting method.

Yes. Because the piece is constructed entirely by hand through knotting, no two are mechanically identical. Variations in thread tension, the natural behavior of the fiber, and the handwork itself mean each necklace carries a subtle individuality.

Textile jewelry of this kind is best kept away from moisture, prolonged direct sunlight, and abrasive surfaces. Store flat or loosely coiled to preserve the knot structure, and avoid pulling or stretching the threads.

Aude Tahon is a Paris-based designer with a practice rooted in fashion and textile. Her jewelry work applies the structural logic of textile construction to wearable objects, adapting traditional craft techniques, particularly Korean maedup knotting, into a contemporary and highly personal design language.