Vintage African Brass Beaded Pattern Necklace

Vintage African Brass Beaded Pattern NecklaceVintage African Brass Beaded Pattern Necklace made by Rebecca from her stash of favorite pieces found while traveling. Making jewelry is very relaxing and I am enjoying dabbling with this collection of interesting vintage African beads. When these are gone, I will move on to another creative endeavor. Who knows what I will find next? I suppose that is the artist in mealways needing to learn something new and moving from one inspiring medium to

There is a quiet confidence to this piece—grand yet refined

Hand-Stitched Suzani | 61" x 75"

the tulip unfolds across a vibrant aqua-teal hand-loomed silk ground that gives the entire piece an unmistakable sense of radiance and vitality

Intricate flicker stitching adds texture and subtle movement

cobalt blue

Rendered in a vibrant yet balanced palette of red

Backed with soft pink cotton with repairs made to ground fabric

this hand-stitched textile is anchored by a central eight-sided star—an enduring symbol of harmony and continuity—surrounded by a field of expressive floral sprays that bring softness and movement to the design

lending structure while enhancing the rhythmic beauty of the overall design

layered palette of red

and brings a sense of quiet beauty

The composition is refined yet expressive