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About this Product
The coil-work is made of long-leaf pine needles. I originally made this fruit/vegetable stand for myself, which means I put time and effort into the more difficult stitches on this coiled basket-style fruit or vegetable stand. I used this for a few months before deciding to make another one for myself, and you are the proud beneficiary of this decision! I love using these dessert stands as a way to stack fruit or vegetables in my kitchen. It's a great space-saver and looks really lovely as a hand-made piece, along with the antique plates. One plate has violets, and the other has a dahlia. The stitching match the colors of the plates. I recommend spray-painting the stand itself to match whatever color your kitchen is for a seamless integration. It's currently black, which is a good back-up color, lol.
Verdance
LEXINGTON, KY
Welcome to my new shop!
Meet the Maker
Inspiration for my creations comes from wanting to use and re-use things that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Seeing beauty and highlighting that in my art is a manifestation of my worldview: we can all do our part to make the world a better place. Sometimes my ideas come to me in dreams, a lot of the time, my ideas come to me through working with the materials--they direct me.
I used to make art and jewelry as a part-time job in my 'free time' outside of my wage-work. Since becoming chronically ill, I make things as a way to celebrate the scant energy I occasionally have for being creative. I am mostly housebound, often bed bound, and your support helps me feel like I'm still a part of the world at large.
How it’s Made
Antique plates with holes in the edges make perfect basket bases. I then coil long leaf pine needles around, using waxed cotton thread to stitch the basket edge. These plates fit perfectly in the divets for the 'dessert plate,' for a nice fit.
Shop Policies
Processing Time: I do my best to get items in the mail within 2 business days. As someone with complex chronic illness, however, it may take longer if I'm in a flare.
Return Policy: I do not accept returns.
Care Instructions: As with any jewelry, the easier you treat it, the longer it will last. The double-sided pendants are not water proof. The tin earrings are water proof, although some of the older tins may rust as they have a higher iron content (I think this patina only adds to their charm).
Shipping Within The US Only: If you live elsewhere, please contact me and I'll set up shipping with you. I can not ship to Italy unfortunately.
FAQ's: LMK if you have Qs and I'll start making an FAQ section :)
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