Olori draws its name from the Yoruba word meaning “Queen” — a title that embodies authority and identity, here translated into an essential, instantly recognizable form. Inspired by traditional Nigerian jewelry, the design elevates the neck as a place of belonging and representation. The ornament becomes structure: spirals and overlapping elements create a visual and tactile vibration, poised in perfect balance between density and lightness. The silhouette follows an hourglass structure, with a stable, broadening base and a crown articulated in a rhythmic sequence of superimposed elements that envelop the profile with continuity and grace. Crafted using the opalino technique and enriched with gold leaf, the surface reflects light with depth and warmth. A sequence of satin-finished beads echoes the historic Murano tradition of conterie, seamlessly integrated into the design. Olori maintains a measured equilibrium between cultural memory and contemporary language, asserting a precise and distinctive presence in space.
Colors and finishings
Murano blownglass
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IP
White/sand/gold with ivory pearls
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IM
Black/gold with black pearls
Spec sheet
Lani Adeoye
Lani Adeoye is an award-winning designer and founder of Studio-Lani, a multidisciplinary studio working across sculpture, lighting, and product design. Her work is rooted in the belief that design has the power to bring people together and create meaningful human connections. Grounded in a dialogue between cultures, her creative process weaves the rhythm and warmth of her Nigerian heritage with ancient craft traditions and a forward-looking design vision. Her approach combines analytical rigor with a deep sensitivity to form, material, and gesture, exploring design as both an intellectual and emotional language. At the core of her practice is a strong respect for the human touch: each project translates personal values and cultural narratives into tactile forms that go beyond function. Lani Adeoye collaborates with artisan communities around the world, contributing to the preservation of traditional techniques while reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens. Her works are part of the collections of major institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Vitra Design Museum, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and Die Neue Sammlung. In 2022, she won first prize at Salone Satellite in Milan. Alongside her design practice, she is a Visiting Professor at Parsons School of Design in New York.
