CRAFTING PROCESS
BEHIND EVERY JEWELRY
Hammer
Pull
Wire
Filigree Inlay
Weld
Carve
Where Tradition Crafts the Future
China is home to not only various cuisines and more than 10 official dialects but also 56 ethnic groups. While the Han dominate the population charts, the Miao stand out for their rich culture, resilience, and positivity. The Miao speak their own language but lost the written script during past wars. They live in the lush mountains of southern China. Guizhou is their heartland and a place full of stories and wonders waiting to be shared. Among these, the art of Miao silversmithing shines—a 400-year-old jewelry crafting process that requires more than 5 years of training to become a skilled artisan.
A Name with a Meaning and Promise
EBNIX was born out of the rich tapestry of the Miao culture and its unparalleled silversmithing craft. A brand that carries forward this legacy into the modern world. EBNIX, the Miao word for 'jewelry', echoes through the valleys of Guizhou, carrying with it the promise of quality, authenticity, and a bridge between worlds. Our foundation is built on respect: respect for the art, for the artisans, and for the ancient tales we aim to tell through the pieces we offer.
Merging Miao Craftsmanship with Modern Life
To stay at the forefront of modern trends, our Miao artisans actively attend workshops, domestic and international trade shows, conferences, and national silversmithing and design competitions. This dedication ensures that the traditional silversmithing not only persists but evolves—blending the age-old techniques with contemporary designs. Traditional Miao jewelry, once known for being big and heavy, is now reimagined into smaller, lighter pieces perfect for daily wear. This evolution reflects our commitment to making Miao silversmithing craft a relevant and cherished part of modern life.
Supporting Craftsmanship in the Right Way
Our partnership with Miao artisans goes beyond transactions. We work directly with these artisans as a mutual commitment to uplift communities, ensuring fair compensation and fostering an environment where ancient skills flourish alongside new designs. From the grandeur of totemic butterflies and dragons to the simplicity of geometric shapes and symmetric designs that fit modern trends. Our collections blend the intricate with the minimal, all in 99% silver—making each piece not just softer and shinier, but with enduring value.
Vision and Impact
At EBNIX, we want to build a world where every piece of jewelry is a dialogue between the past and the present, where wearing a piece from EBNIX means carrying a story, a culture, and a piece of history. We are here to showcase the Miao's exceptional craftsmanship, to reinterpret traditional techniques for the modern world, and to celebrate the rich cultural heritage that defines Miao silversmithing.
Our goal is simple: to introduce the beauty of Miao's historical and intangible cultural heritage to a global audience, and to explore how ancient techniques can be woven into the fabric of modern fashion.