Description
Face Chain Without Piercing: STITCH by REPIOR®
STITCH is a face chain formed by hand in aluminium. A small cuff rests on the rim of the nostril, a second cuff sits on the ear, and a fine chain links them across the cheek. Both hold by gentle tension, so neither needs a piercing.
It looks like a thread of embroidery that has slipped from a collar and come to rest across the face.
Sewn on in a second. Removed without a trace.
At a Glance
- What it is: a face chain from a nose cuff to an ear cuff
- How it is worn: nose cuff on the rim of the nostril, ear cuff on the ear, no piercing
- Material: aluminium wire and fine chain (nickel-free, very light)
- Options: one design, ready to wear
- Made: by hand, by Pilar, in her studio in England; made to order and dispatched within 2–5 working days
- Delivery: tracked to the UK, Europe and worldwide, duties paid; free worldwide delivery over £130
A Stitch Across the Face
STITCH is a single pass of thread through cloth, drawn here in metal. On the face, that pass runs from the nose to the ear, a single line that joins two features into one adornment without ever piercing the skin.
In our studio, both cuffs are shaped by hand in aluminium wire, the chain is attached to drape evenly, and every element is refined so it rests securely without pinching.
Available Options
- One design: aluminium nose cuff and ear cuff joined by a chain
Add it to your basket as it is.
How to Wear It
Fit the ear cuff first and press it gently until secure. Then open the nose cuff slightly, slide it onto the rim of the nostril and close it gently. Let the chain settle in a soft curve. Our guide to non-piercing nose rings has tips on fit and comfort.
Materials
- Aluminium wire, formed by hand
- Fine connecting chain
- Very light and nickel-free
- Non-piercing: held by tension
Soft aluminium keeps the trace of the hand. This is the material, not a flaw.
Handcrafted in England
REPIOR® was founded in 2012 by Pilar, a designer and maker based in England. Every piece is made individually, by hand, in our studio. STITCH is made to order: yours begins when your order is placed.
Please allow 2–5 working days for creation before dispatch. We ship to the UK, Europe and worldwide with full tracking and duties paid, so there are no surprise charges on delivery. Free worldwide delivery on orders over £130. Read how a REPIOR piece is made.
Care Instructions
Remove before washing your face, swimming or sleeping. Wipe the aluminium dry after wear and keep it from perfume, make-up removers and hairspray. Store flat in a pouch so the chain does not knot. For sensitive skin, see hypoallergenic metals in body jewellery.
Packaging
STITCH arrives in signature REPIOR® packaging: considered, already a gift, with a REPIOR Certificate of Authenticity.
Why a Face Chain?
A face chain turns the side of the face into part of the outfit. STITCH does it with one fine line, light enough for henna nights, summer festivals and long celebrations.
It is for those who like a little ceremony in how they dress. For henna nights, summer festivals, and anyone who has admired a nose chain and wondered how it would feel.
Questions
Does it hurt without a piercing?
It should not. Both cuffs of STITCH hold by light, even tension: the nose cuff on the rim of the nostril and the ear cuff on the rim of the ear. If one pinches, open it a fraction; if it slips, close it a little. Our guide to non-piercing nose rings has more on fit.
Will it stay on when I talk, eat or dance?
Yes, once both cuffs are fitted. STITCH is very light, so the chain moves with you without pulling. Fit the ear cuff first, then the nose cuff, and check it in a mirror before you go out.
Can I wear it on either side?
Yes. STITCH works on the left or the right; simply turn it round so the chain falls from the nostril towards the ear on the side you prefer.
Is it a good gift?
Yes. There is no size to guess and no piercing needed, and STITCH arrives in signature REPIOR® packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity, ready to give. Our gift guide has more ideas.
Explore all Facial Lattice Traces face chains, compare REPIOR BOND | Auricular-to-Nasal Axis | Aluminium or REPIOR VOID | Auricular-to-Nasal Axis | Aluminium, read about body jewellery without piercing, or browse our gift guide.
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