Texture, framework, structure, drape, colour, pattern, hand, feel – these are some of the words that we use to describe fabrics. But in this world of transmutation, where everything isn’t as it seems, where ideas and products are effectively fused with one another, why alone should fabrics be defined by these fixed terms?
As a fashion designer, fabrics are a part of my life. But however much I like them, I have been able to successfully translate them into jewelry. I have sneaked in, bits and pieces of fibres, yarns and fabric over the years, but never them a full collection on them.
People who know me personally, know that I have been wanting to write a design book for a while now. So at times whenever I am free, I sit and think of new concepts for it. One such idea was to convert fabric into jewelry by a method of preservation. Thus was born the idea to hand paint existing textiles and use them in resin jewelry.
Presenting Paprika II, a mixed media collection, which by following the spicy ideals of its predecessor the paper paprika collection, showcases Fabrics in a never-seen-before way.
I want to show you three designs in this post, the first of them is Iris. Come, and prepared to be enchanted for these are designed to please your soul!!
Iris
Multilayered square pendant with various patterns like houndstooth, painterly stripes and floral doily. It is an asymmetrical necklace with sea glass beads, crystals, faux pearls and the square pendant hangs from the necklace in a double spiral bail. The piece has a subtle sparkle that I couldnt capture in these photographs.The Crystal earrings are included.
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Green TeardropÂ
Green and blue striped poly-cotton Saree fabric set in a teardrop pendant with ball chain and rhinestone chain border. The Crystal earrings are included. Available for saleÂ
Mint Flower
The pendant is a painted mint background with silver floral doily. Some of you might not consider plastic doilies as fabric, but they belong right there in the textile family as non- wovens in the home furnishing category. Special Thanks to Michelle of Mich L in LA for sending them to me a year or so back. The Crystal earrings are included. Sold
I hope you found it interesting. Will post the rest soon.
Cheers
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