Jewelry collection to support Stop AAPI Hate

A new 2022 spring collection of “Cranes for Peace” Washi Origami Cranes are available at several local art establishments in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The collection’s goal is to promote awareness while also supporting the end of harassment and violence against AAPI. A portion of each purchase is donated to Stop AAPI Hate. “This month-long celebration recognizes and thanks all the generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched the history of America and helped move the country towards its future is one reason we are launching a 2022 spring collection of crane earrings,” Casion Jewelry founder and designer Fay Lim said. “By using art for peace and an array of spring colors in our origami cranes; this collection celebrates new growth and understanding in our communities.”

Washi Origami Crane earrings are available at:

• Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett

• Cascadia Art Museum, 190 Sunset Ave. S., Edmonds

• Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue or order online: https:// shop.bellevuearts.org/collections/jewelry?sort_by=title-ascending

• Casion Jewelry – contact: casionjewelry@gmail.com

The month of May was chosen to com- memorate AAPI when it was first proposed in 1977 to observe the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States (May 7, 1843), and the completion of the transcontinental railroad, constructed mainly by Chinese immigrant workers (May 10, 1869). This tribute, in a presidential annual proclamation, recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

The “Cranes for Peace” fundraising cam-