HOW:
Realistic hand-cut leaf in sterling silver
The leaf measures 11 x 22mm
On a 45cm sterling silver chain
WHY:
When we first returned to South Africa i collected leaves as part of an exercise in re-grounding myself. Where we come from is such a massive part of our identity. For me, the trees and and other flora of places that are meaningful to me is very symbolic of where I'm from - who i am. i would take the actual leaf, scan it and size it to then produce a small, detailed replica. This particular leaf was collected in the street where my husband grew up, where i also spent many happy years broadening my mind and honing my craft, the lovely Stellenbosch - where the streets are lined with oaks
*If you would like me to make a pendant from your own leaf please get in touch to provide the leaf or a scan of the leaf
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