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Maru’s work has been featured in Metalsmith Magazine and is part of the jewelry collection of the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon. Her wedding rings have been published in the book \"500 Wedding Rings\" by Lark Books.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"windows-necklace","title":"Windows Necklace","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSculptural necklace necklaces that beautiful combines black with gold details.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSterling Silver and bimetal 22k\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish: Oxidized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: 16'' long, pendant \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 3\/4'', \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClasp Type: hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach item is handmade; some variation from the image is to be expected.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maru Almeida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44572883976481,"sku":"MXA-1002","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/products\/MXA-1002-W.jpg?v=1677875622"},{"product_id":"copy-of-minimal-pyramid-necklace","title":"Large Windows Necklace","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSculptural necklace that beautiful combines black with gold details.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSterling Silver and bimetal 22k\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish: Oxidized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16'' long , Pendant: 2''wide x 1 3\/4'' long\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClasp Type: hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach item is handmade; some variation from the image is to be expected.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maru Almeida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44572974317857,"sku":"MXA-1003","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/MXA-1003-W.jpg?v=1701478918"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-hemp-asa-no-ha-brooch","title":"Kokeshi \u0026 Hemp - \"Asa-no-ha\" brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maru Almeida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e sterling silver, 22k gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5''x 2.5''\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe iconic pattern of the Asa-no-ha Japanese print has always been a favorite of mine. The play of geometry and repetition inspired the three-dimensional design of my brooch. It was interesting to learn that it represents the hemp leaf. Creating work with thin silver sheet and folding it by hand as if folding origami is a process that I have always enjoyed and is often part of my jewelry making. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maru Almeida was born and raised in Mexico growing up surrounded by a rich silversmithing tradition and the work of local artisans. Her curiously of the artistic transformation of metal guided her to pursue both a BFA and an MFA in jewelry and metalsmithing from the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Oregon, respectively. Through her education she learned the necessary skills for working with precious materials as well as exploring non-traditional materials to incorporate on her one-of-a-kind work.  In her work she develops ideas exploring movement, tactility and discovery through the senses; always looking for a true connection to the work through the body. Maru has been working as an artist and professional jeweler for more that 15 years and has taught at several institutions including the University of Oregon and the Seattle University. She also teaches private lessons at her Seattle studio. Maru’s work has been featured in Metalsmith Magazine and is part of the jewelry collection of the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon. Her wedding rings have been published in the book \"500 Wedding Rings\" by Lark Books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Motif: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo popular icons intersect in this pattern - kokeshi, a souvenir doll from hot springs resorts of northern Japan and hemp, a traditional fast-growing crop used for rope, textiles and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was part of the Yukata Inspired 2024, a collaborative exhibition between \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eOkan \u003c\/span\u003eArts \u0026amp; Danaca Design featuring metalwork and collage. 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