The bow motif in jewelry dates to the mid-17th century. My Bow is a highly stylized, late-20th century interpretation of the classical motif. My Soumak technique is ideally suited to this brooch, for it enables me to create a dense weave on the back band, weaving in place the framework that holds … a traditional pin stem and safety catch, thereby fully integrating the attachment mechanism into the design. The Soumak technique also enables me to fan out the warp wires to create the open lacy areas. The motif is classical, my interpretation is elegant, understated, distinctive.

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