Sleek Hoops A148309 this work is made from

this work is made from iridescent and lustrous hand-loomed Indian silks and luminous synthetic on a two-ply cotton duck backing

These flowers were cast using many layers of colored glass and dichroic powders and smashed up glass pieces

The sides are painted a solid color and it is wired ready to hang

Japanese silk threads & metallics are bundled to create this intriguing helical Kongoh Gumi Kumihimo braid

The spidery iridescence is created using reactive titanium and clear glass threading

Sleek Hoops A148309 this work is made fromSophisticated hoops are created using the anticlastic raising technique, in which the artist hammers flat sheets of sterling silver and 18k gold bimetal into sculptural curves. Each piece is polished to a high shine for a beautiful brilliance.