Over the holidays I was given the most beautiful fabric from Japan. There are three Obi, which is the belt of a kimono, woven from the most gorgeous metallic fabrics and silks. It took me a while to be able to cut into them because they are works of art in themselves but a lady's got to make a living so I've done it. For the most part the fabric will become fibre earrings though I think a thank you present for Emily's mom is in order. Perhaps a brooch highlighting the obis best patterns.
I cut the peacock fabric into strips and the checkered one into circles.
Then I coated them with protective waterproof substance for cheery Vancouver weather, and dried some letting the fabric curl itself some I manipulated for the perfect curve. I then added handmade sterling silver hooks and coloured gemstones to make a tiny piece of art for your ears.
