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SOUTACHE EMBROIDERY is an ancient embroidery technique, which was initially used for making decorative elements sewn on clothes. The name comes from the French 'soutache'(pronounced soo - tash), which is a braid used to decorate fabric. Soutache has been around for a long time, especially in the world of fashion. From military uniforms to haute couture creations, soutache creates amazing texture and design and has relatively recently made a splash in the world of jewellery with the renewed interest in adornments embroidered from beads and braid.
Soutache is a flat braid with a groove down its center, made of two rows of cording. It is added to designs stacked in layers - the edges of the braids are what are visible in the design and they are often sewn on around beads or cabochons.
They are all sewn together with fine threads and since soutache embroidery is very laborious and demanding technique and it requires precision. Jewellery made with this method is very definitely one of a kind.
Soutache is a flat braid with a groove down its center, made of two rows of cording. It is added to designs stacked in layers - the edges of the braids are what are visible in the design and they are often sewn on around beads or cabochons.
They are all sewn together with fine threads and since soutache embroidery is very laborious and demanding technique and it requires precision. Jewellery made with this method is very definitely one of a kind.
Seascape
This is a very special necklace. The pendant is embroidered with beads into a seascape, taking as its datum the stunning intarsia focal stone at its centre. The pendant has fronds of beadwork 'coral' in three colours dangling from it, with loads of texture, colour and visual/tactile interest. It is hung on a necklace of dark sea urchin spines which are interspersed with turquoise beads. Box clasp closure. The spines tinkle gently when they move as they are hollow - a necklace full of wonderment and wow factor, it will draw attention and compliments when you wear it. A necklace for a special occasion, for a special person! One of a kind and will never be repeated, so you're the only lucky lady who will have one.
£
98.00
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Sunset Boulevard
The pendant ( 4" x 5") is made of three solar quartz cabochons encircled with beadwork, soutache and fringing. A few Keishi pearls and garnets are placed over one of the cabochons, like a flower embellishing the cabochon even further. Czech and Japanese seed beads are used in this beadwork and they shine beautifully. The drama of the piece is heightened by a necklace of amethyst slabs, interspersed by little amethyst and green onyx beads to echo the colours in the pendant. The necklace is simple enough, yet adds more excitement to the piece. It has been made long, at 26" and has a toggle clasp for closure. Are you a secret drama queen?? If so, this one is definitely for you!!
£
95.00
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Kalinka
22" of creamy, sumptuous freshwater Biwa pearls and Czech fire polished beads carry a handworked pendant with a little ammoite fossil, surrounded by japanese deed beads, jade and soutache. The tassel is suede in an emerald green to go with the soutache braids and crystals. The pendant is backed with ultrasuede to protect against wear and tear. A box clasp to close securely. This necklace bridges the gap between day and evening wear for those evenings that aren't entirely formal but still special.
£
48.00
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Moonshine
The pendant is handmade with a peach dyed druzy, surrounded by beadwork with tiny seed beads in a dull gold, and flat peach moonstone beads and a peachy cream baroque pearl, about 1cm long dangles from the pendant. It is backed with ultrasuede and is on a necklace of baroque pearls interspersed with little peach dyed seed beads. A lobster clasp, studded with micro pave' diamante in a rose gold tone finishes this one off, sumptuous piece.
I take great pride that the entire piece is handmade by me, excluding the clasp, of course.
£
70.00
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Perfectly Paisley
A colourful paisley shape. beaded in silver lined beads with blues, green, peach and orange all merging into one another, studded with two beautiful blue labradorite cabochons that flash vibrantly when in the light changing for a pale grey into a vibrant blue in a second - an almost unbelievable transformation . Citrine nuggets dangle from the piece which is finished off by beaded straps in green and orange. It is surrounded by pink and blue soutache braiding to pick up on the pink and blue thread work necklace it hangs from. The necklace is a piece of art in itself and can be worn without the pendant for an African vibe. The pendant is 5.5" x 4" approx and is a piece of art around your neck that will be the envy of the room.
This piece is so difficult to describe, but the wearer will certainly draw attention anywhere she goes. Perfect for the festive season!
£
85.00
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Messenger of Love - reserved for Ms Webster
A bumble bee jasper focal, embroidered and embellished by soutache braiding and bead embroidery with tiny Czech glass beads and yellow jade. The focal piece is backed by ultrasuede to keep it clean and tidy and it has three strings of faceted onyx beads and tiny cream seed pearls. The necklace is 22" long and held together by a box clasp flower made of shell. A one of a kind statement necklace in bright, eye catching colours
£
75.00
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Caribbean Queen
An asymmetrical, colourful soutache embroidered pendant around a dyed howlite donut, set with a Biwa pearl in its centre, surrounded by beadwork and braiding, embellished with crystals, Japanese seed beads, and blue jade, hung on two rows of green and silver crystals with a toggle clasp. The necklace is 23" long, and the pendant, 5" long. A vibrant and interesting piece for the belle of the ball.
£
50.00
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Soutache torque necklace
A little pendant made from an agate druzy cabochon, surrounded by tiny Japanese seed beads, freshwater pearls and soutache braid in many colours, hung on a non tarnish copper wire torque necklace which has been shaped, hammered and spiralled into an easy to wear fun necklace. The colours are bright and a little green jade teardrop dangles from the 2" long pendant. The torque can be adjusted to suit your neckline. Does it look like a peacock feather to you?
£
45.00
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Copacabana
Bead embroidery and Soutache braiding surround the two pieces of blue solar quartz in this asymmetrical pendant - the pendant is 5" long, with a blue agate tear drop dangle and is embellished gaily with blue and yellow braiding and beads. Czech seed beads are embroidered around the cabochons and the whole is backed with ultrasuede with an invisible bail.
Blue quartz needles make up the 23" long necklace with toggle clasp closure.
Blue quartz needles make up the 23" long necklace with toggle clasp closure.
£
75.00
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Soutache bracelet (cuff) burgundy leather
Burgundy leather cuff with soutache and beadwork, carrying an ammonite fossil, 7.5" in diameter, 2.2" broad, lined with lime green ultrasuede with a central aluminium core to keep the bracelet flexible, light and shaped around the wrist.
£
45.00
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Carnelian FLower and beadwork bracelet
Hand carved carnelian flowers, fluorite flowers and tiny little gemstone nuggets embroidered onto leather in a fully adjustable bracelet, around 7.5" in diameter. The inside of the bracelet is lined with ultrasuede, and there is an aluminium support to the bracelet sandwiched between the leather and ultrasuede to hold the bracelets shape. Very pretty, you will wear it everywhere!
£
45.00
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The Social Butterfly
The Social Butterfly is a beautiful, extravagantly hand embroidered and beaded pendant with hand carved rose quartz cabochons, amethyst beads, Czech glass and soutache braiding in shades of pink and green. It is carried on an 19" long faux lariat necklace of faceted, beautifully marked, spring fresh green agates and silvery seed beads with an onyx toggle clasp to close. A large rose quartz clasp dangles from one end of the necklace.
Wear with your LBD and feel fabulous when the compliments roll in. There will only be one of these ever made, and it will be yours. A lot of painstaking work for many hours has gone into this beautiful piece, which is sure to become a cherished piece in your wardrobe.
£
90.00
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Cupid Shibori Earrings
3" long earrings, with a Shibori silk inset, beadwork and Czech pressed glass leaves. Pale green shading to pink, with a bright green crystal and clam shell studs, inset with little diamante. A beautiful pair of earrings, and light too - only 14 gms each which makes them perfect for a special occasion. Backed with ultrasuede to keep them clean and tidy.
£
28.00
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Pearl River Shibori earrings
Orange/Yellow Shibori silk rectangles with peach potato freshwater pearls, crystals and seed bead embroidery backed with ultrasuede and with stud findings. 3" long and 8.5 gms each, light and easy to wear, a real showpiece!
£
25.00
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Peacock Shibori Earrings
3.2" long, a brass filigree peacock feather on a backing of green Shibori silk, edged with blue freshwater potato pearls, and backed with ultrasuede for a fine finish. 9.5 gms each, light and showy, easy to wear statement earrings
£
25.00
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Bring me Sunshine
Orange/Yellow Shibori silk rectangles with blue seed beads, copper flowers, a teardrop shaped 'gemstone' crystal and seed bead embroidery backed with ultrasuede and with diamante hoopfindings. 3" long and 8.5 gms each, light and easy to wear, a real showpiece!
£
25.00
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Arriba
Swarovski Rivolis in various sizes are at the centre of this colourful and fun piece. Each rivoli is beaded into a little circle, surrounded by little tiny beads, each one in different colours and patterns, like Catherine wheels in a Mexican firework display. The circles are edged with beads, and lined with ultrasuede with felt sandwiched between the beading and the suede to give the necklace body. The focal piece is hung on a handmade chain of teardrop shaped crystals in tarnish resistant copper wire, adjustable to suit the neckline with a handmade hook for closure.
A lot of work has gone into this necklace and the person who eventually owns it will feel the joy and the excitement in this vibrant piece that can be worn day and night.
£
80.00
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The Corsage Necklace
This is a beautiful statement piece, fit to be worn on any red carpet. Six strands of AB coated teardrop shaped crystals carry a large asymmetrical focal piece with soutache and beadwork, embroidery and crystals all incorporated into it. The box clasp is set with an oval onyx. Wear it with a skinny strap or strapless evening dress for maximum effect.
£
110.00
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