Brooches

"Tameshi" means sample or trial piece in Japanese.

These unique, one-off jewellery pieces are made using sample dye swatches from various dyed artworks. 

Once the piece is complete, the test swatches - mixed by eye- are no longer necessary.

But they are beautiful objects in themselves so what better way to use them than show them off?

These fabrics are all silk or linen. Some reveal details of yuzen technique or katazome but mostly they are a showcase of colour!

55mm diameter - Made in Canberra