Xian – collection of hand painted leather jewelry

Having a design background has both pros and cons – while pros are far greater that the cons, we sometimes tend to over complicate our work, our designs and thereby our lives. I had this realisation sometime last year when I was making a session plan for my leather jewelry class – I had included nearly 6 sessions for flat leather jewelry. Apart from doing additive and subtractive processes (more on that later) we also did painted and embroidered pieces. This fired a spark in my head, making me want to create my own flat leather collection with hand painting. It was so simple that I hadn’t thought of it before but brilliant – it was Duh! moment.
So I got some VT or Vegetable tanned leather, a set of acrylic paints and created a collection based on one of the most fundamental elements of design – Lines and called it Xian

Xian- leather jewelry

“A Movement of dots or an object of breathless length, Lines often define and showcase our entire existence. Every product that we use is made of shapes and forms that are built with lines. Straight, curved, dashed, spiraled; horizontal, diagonally, lines shape the way we act, adapt and live.
This collection of hand painted leather bib necklaces are inspired by the Chinese word for Lines – Xian. The color combinations, line patterns and motifs are oriental lending richness to these one of a kind pieces.”

Here are the first three pieces – all based on the color RED:

Tropical Red- sold– Crescent leather bib necklace in red, black and gold Created with Vegetable Tanned leather (VT), acrylic paint, wire and glass beads. Its copper and black patterned on the back making the necklace double sided. The copper chain has been patinated with LOS for a graduating patina effect (light to dark).
 

Tribal – Hand painted necklace for sale
Crescent leather bib necklace in red, green, mustard and gold created with Vegetable Tanned leather (VT), acrylic paint, wire and glass beads. The Chain has been patinated with LOS for a graduating patina effect.

 

All pieces are for sale-  I accept both NEFT as well as paypal. The pieces have be sealed for ease of handling but keep away from heat, humidity and water for a long life.  To avail individual pricing and order please send a mail to jewelsofsayuri@gmail(dot)com.Will post part 2 of this collection soon

I hope you find it interesting
Cheers

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