Shannan Hu - UK/China
Shannan Hu
Designer biography:
Shannan Hu is a jewellery designer and artist, and the founder of Ewenki, a contemporary tribal jewellery brand based in the UK. Her work is inspired by the Siberian Ewenki people and their deep connection to reindeer, forest and ancestral land. Through precious metals and traditional craftsmanship, she creates sculptural pieces that carry cultural memory and a sense of belonging. Her practice bridges heritage and contemporary design, expressing reverence for nature, identity and shared humanity.
Collection concept - Everbranch Collection
The name Everbranch draws from the branching patterns that shape our world, tree limbs, reindeer antlers, river paths, coral, mountain ridges, and the inner pathways of being. Represents a vitality of life: a continual unfolding, growing, and transformation. This collection is rooted in the heritage of the Ewenki people, shaped by their bond with the forest, the reindeer, and the bonds between generations. It holds a spirit of resilience and a belief in renewal, a hope that continues to grow, season after season, life after life.
