Le "Bi" chinois

Le bi est un disque de taille variable, perforé en son centre; il symbolise le Ciel ou le "Pouvoir Suprême". Selon la proportion entre l'ouverture centrale et la largeur du disque son nom diffère : "bi" lorsque le diamètre central est égal ou inférieur à la moitié' de cette largeur, "huan" lorsque les deux dimensions sont sensiblement égales et "yuan" lorsque le disque est réduit à un anneau plus étroit.

A l'origine sans décor, le bi se pare d'ornements en relief à la fin des Zhou (IIe au 3e siecle avant JC). Il avait donc ainsi une fonction rituelle. D'autre part "bi" signifie également monnaie, c'est le même caractère que dans "renminbi", la monnaie chinoise utilisée aujourd'hui. Ces "bi" semblent donc avoir été aussi une monnaie
d'echange.

The Chinese “Bi”

The “bi” is a disk of variable size with a hole in its middle; it symbolizes Heaven or the “Supreme Power”. Depending on the proportion between the central opening and the width of the disk, its name can vary:

“bi “ when the central diameter is  equal or inferior to half of this width, “huan” when both dimensions  are rather equal and “yuan” when the disk is reduced to  a narrow ring. Originally without any decoration, the “bi” adorns itself with in relief decorative details at the end of the Zhou dynasty (11th to 3^rd century BC). It therefore also had a ritual function.

 On the other hand “bi” also means coin; it is the same character as in “renminbi”, the Chinese currency used today. These “bi” seem to therefore also have been an exchange currency.

Les "Bi" par Yelcreation , c'est ici....

(Orama= La grande vision venue du ciel - The great vision from the sky)      

"Quand la nature reconnait la nature....." - " When the nature recognizes the nature..."

In 1887 two German researchers, A. SPITTELER and W. HIRSCHE work with a precious element: milk. After many manipulations, coagulations, purifications, dryings, they obtain casein that they name “milk stone” or “Galalith” from the Greek “gala”, milk, and “lithos”, stone. They register the patent and capture the term “galalith”.

At the beginning of the 20^th century, a Frenchman, Auguste TRILLAT, finds the means of rendering casein indissoluble. An invention patent is registered on June 27^th 1902 by the French Company of Galalith.

This material is harder than horn, shinier than bone, and silkier to the touch than ivory, and it is not molded. It requires a manual polishing workmanship.

 It is in   1918 that the fabrication and current utilization of galalith start happening for the design and production of diverse articles such as: buttons, cigarette-holders, pens, umbrella tops and handles, switches, jewelry, etc...

In the 1930’s, it peaks and close to more than a thousand tons are produced, only in the region of Haut- Jura (French province). One should note that between 27 and 30 grams of casein are extracted from a liter of milk!

In the middle of the last century the apparition of synthetic materials pushes out the production of galalith, which has become too onerous.

 Nowadays, only a few artists, lovers of this noble material, work with it and market it.

From the region of Somme (France) to the outcome = Creation in Polynesia!

Yel grew up in a jewelry environment. Originally from the region of Somme (France), her parents handed her down their passion.

 With a sweet tooth for chocolate, the artist was trained in Switzerland in jewelry and watch making craft.

 During her career, she met up with Galalith, a noble and natural material, with which she literally fell in love. She was charmed by its silky smooth aspect that only the hand of Man can reveal in such a sublime manner.

At the beginning of the 21^st century, her plane landed in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Yel persevered in jewelry in order to bring to perfection her knowledge of the black Tahitian pearl. Then, retired young, she gives free course to her creative spirit and keeps a little boutique in Papeete where she exhibits her works of art.

Her old loves catch up with her in 2005 and it is with the help of “biscotte” that she starts to hunt for Galalith everywhere in France (and elsewhere!).

I am the mystery hunter called “Biscotte”

Today the adventure starts and through her fingers the Galalith is reborn for our immense pleasure. And it is with a “sandy” Yel that she signs her silky and colorful works of art.

Should you go through Papeete, Tahiti, do not hesitate to contact her; it is with great pleasure that she will let you discover her sacred universe.

 To contact her, go this way  .