The Knots of Freedom collection is inspired by Tho Tho's incredible escape to freedom.
Tho Tho, the eldest of seven siblings, lived in a small house with her family. When her mother fell ill, mounting medical bills forced them to borrow money from a loan shark. Unable to keep up with payments, desperation set in.
A local agent preyed on their vulnerability, promising Tho Tho a high-paying factory job abroad. Hoping to save their family, her parents sent her off.
After a grueling 20-hour van ride, Tho Tho arrived at her destination, only to realize she’d been sold. An older couple inspected her, paid the driver, and locked her in a small room. That night, she was violently raped—shattering her world.
Over time, she was forced into servitude, cleaning, cooking, and enduring relentless abuse. But Tho Tho’s will to survive remained unbroken.
Quietly, over several months, she collected scraps of cloth to fashion a rope of knots. One night, while the family slept, she tied the rope to a balcony railing from her room and climbed to freedom. She ran through the night, reaching safety at a police station by dawn.
Despite her suffering, she stayed focused on the escape and not on the daily abuses. She didn’t just give up in hopelessness but kept her eye on the goal of freedom.
This exquisite stainless steel or 18k gold-plated stainless steel ring is an adjustable US size 6. Each piece is thoughtfully handcrafted by artisans who are survivors in Myanmar, showcasing their resilience and skill.
