The Story of The Huntsman
Craftsmanship | June 2026
Huntsman Greaves is one of those characters who becomes part of local folklore.
Known to his friends simply as Hunty, he is charming, mischievous and impossible to forget - the sort of character who commands attention the moment he walks into a room. He seems to move through life collecting adventures as effortlessly as most people collect memories.
And like many memorable characters, he inspired a story.
One morning, after causing just enough mischief to test Alexander Mavros' wife's patience, news of Hunty's latest exploits quickly found its way back to Alexander. As any husband will know, when your wife phones in that particular tone of voice, there is usually only one sensible course of action. You go looking for the source of the commotion. So off Alexander went in search of Hunty.
When he eventually found him, however, it was not the young man himself that first captured his attention. Around Hunty’s wrist sat a woven bangle unlike anything Alexander had seen before. Not flashy. Not extravagant. Simply full of character. The sort of object that seemed to have gathered stories of its own.
The encounter itself was fleeting, yet the impression endured. Long after that day had passed, Alexander found himself returning to the memory of that woven bangle and the remarkable young man who wore it.
Slowly, an idea began to take shape.
Did you know?
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Happy Valley, on the outskirts of Harare, has long been known for attracting colourful characters, adventurers and larger-than-life personalities whose stories often become part of local folklore.
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Throughout history, jewellery has frequently been inspired by people rather than places - serving as a tribute to friendships, encounters and memorable individuals.
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Many of Patrick Mavros' most beloved creations begin not with a design, but with a story that refuses to leave the imagination.
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The earliest forms of woven jewellery can be traced back thousands of years, where intricate metalwork was used to symbolise craftsmanship, status and identity.
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The Huntsman Bangle takes its name from the young man whose character and spirit inspired its creation.
What if one chance encounter and one unforgettable character could inspire a creation unlike any we had made before?
There could only be one name for it.
The Huntsman.
The Huntsman bangle is built around a solid sterling silver core and meticulously woven with strands of hand-drawn silver wire. Layer by layer, the silver is transformed through an intricate process requiring remarkable patience, skill and artistry.
The result is mesmerising. Light dances across the woven surface, revealing new details from every angle. It becomes a fascinating kaleidoscope for the eye - rich in texture, movement and character. A piece inspired by new friendship, crafted through storytelling and made to be worn for a lifetime.
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