Black Vintage Beadwork Handmade Choker

Black Vintage Beadwork Handmade ChokerI was kindly given a pile of very old beadwork. It was beautiful but all very brown and black and I felt it needed a shot of colour and a new look. I started laying out the central motif and then went from there cutting and arranging sections to the background which is a fabulous yellow ochre felt. You can see the pictures of progress along the way. There was a lot of sewing involved to secure everything and I used up a ton of loose beads around the

make a perfect little bag charm

wear also as a tiara

faux pearl and gold charm rosary style necklace

It looks great layered with other things as shown here but also holds its own beautifully when worn alone

Delicate chain with vintage hand charm

A lovely layering piece

The hands can be set to a specific time that is meaningful to you

2 Green/Orange Bead + Orange Shank

2 Black Faceted Bead+ Orange/Pink Shank

Two small vintage handmade wool dolls make the most whimsical pendant to this sweet necklace

A handsome brass chain with old key

Tiny and rare vintage bead doll which we have made into a delicated necklace