Saoirse Byrne’s exploration of cordage began with learning to twist wild harvested plants with Tamara Wilder. Curious, she applied the process to the abundance of materials in her studio and life. Having held on to her great grandmother’s threadbare handkerchief for decades – precious but unusable – Saoirse turned to cordage. It became a strong, loving reminder of her – a necklace that she could wear and a process that she could share.

Saoirse’s work focuses on materials that can be salvaged and reused, as well as eco-friendly, naturally grown fibers. She loves to reclaim textiles and preserve the memories and joy that they once brought previous owners.

For this necklace, Saoirse used black silk chiffon in thin cordage rope and combined it with gold vermeil beads that remind her of disco balls and glamorous New Year's Eve parties. It was folded over through a gold vermeil clasp into 4 beautiful layers.

Materials: Silk chiffon, gold vermeil beads & clasp

Approximately 28“ long.