Jewelry

August 6, 2020

96-Year-Old Navajo Grandmother Goes Viral on TikTok for Her Beadwork

Beadwork is an aesthetically beautiful form of art, but it also represents so much more than what's on the surface. The practice of beading is tethered to a rich history and culture within Indigenous communities. Unique to each tribe, the art form is passed down through generations. Many older generations continue to create beaded designs, but 96-year-old Navajo beadworker Annette Bilagody has amassed a particularly stunning body of work.

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May 22, 2020

Stunning Architecture Rings Contain Entire City Skylines Within Them

As COVID-19 travel restrictions are still in place, you’re likely missing traveling to your favorite places. And while it might be some time before you can visit them again, the travel-loving designers at Art is Therapy have come up with a way to let you keep your favorite cities close. Called Teti, this collection of statement rings reimagines city skylines in miniature, crafted out of precious metals and encased in glossy resin.

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November 13, 2019

Channel Frida Kahlo’s Artistic Passion with These Quirky Earrings

Are you stuck in a creative block? Sometimes what's needed is a little pick-me-up. Fortunately, the Yellow Owl Workshop has created a line of quirky earring sets to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a painter, a graphic designer, or a photographer, putting on some of Yellow Owl Workshop's jewelry could instantly boost your creative confidence.

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October 3, 2019

Interview: Artist Handcrafts Colorful Embroidered Jewelry Inspired by Her Filipino Heritage

Philippines-based artist Ruby Thursday (of Thursday CraftLove) handcrafts colorful, embroidered pendants and earrings that capture the beauty of her home country. From floral pendants inspired by garden walks during her childhood to abstract earrings influenced by island life, each of Ruby’s handmade statement pieces is a little reminder of her own roots. Ruby grew up among craftspeople, and first learned how to cross-stitch from her mother.

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