19th century, Berber (Amazigh), Morocco
A gorgeous group of petit conch shells Jewels collected over the years. In the past she has made chokers like this, but as she likes to wear statement bracelet this came as an ephiphany. Why have a lace cuff when you can have this piece of art. We hand wove the cord and every rondelle from hang the shells.
One of a kind
Average shell: just over 1.25 x .75″
Length: 8″
A note about our woven cords. We weave these by hand, every one of them. Like all Jewels’ work no two are exact, as each of us. The work is labor intensive. When warmed to the skin the cord becomes more supple, conforms to the wearer, hangs at it should; the necklace transforms more than just a necklace. It becomes her.