All designs in the Ant Haus range are made by hand from start to finish by jewellery designer, Melaney McCleary in her Sydney studio.
Melaney is obsessed with contemporary design and so creating a label that focuses on contemporary jewellery was a natural step for her. She is often asked where the name “Ant Haus” came from. The name was a play on words and inspired by the Bauhaus art movement in Germany from 1919 to 1933. Bauhaus design is often abstract, angular, and geometric which also follows the way she designs and creates her jewellery designs.
In every one of her pieces Melaney uses traditional jewellery making techniques to create beautiful, one of a kind designs. She believes in eco-conscious practises and uses only 100% recycled metals. She also replaces chemicals in her jewellery making processes with natural material alternatives.
Melaney predominately uses Sterling Silver, Rose and Yellow Gold. These materials may be in combination with each other or alone. Contrasting finishes and curves feature strongly in her designs which create interesting movement as the design is worn.
Her designs aren’t about fast fashion. They are thoughtful, timeless pieces that she hopes you will wear everyday and love forever. She takes great joy in hearing from customers who have been wearing her designs everyday for the last 10 years. She is naturally drawn to strong graphic shapes and simplistic forms that sit beautifully when worn. Small details are important and each piece is lovingly crafted with that in mind.
Ant Haus Designs acknowledges the Garigal and Caregal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land where Ant Haus Designs is located. I pay respect to elders past, present and emerging.
