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A cadre of artists affiliated with Danaca Design took the challenge—to design a piece of jewelry inspired by or made from this luscious and dynamic fabric.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fredia-flowers-tulip","title":"Fredia Flowers - Tulip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFredia Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  copper, sterling silver, rubber, leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e  3 3\/8\" x 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eI had been wanting to work with hollow form construction and the fabric immediately inspired me to create a tulip using hollow form techniques. 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My metalsmithing teachers along the way have encouraged a \"can do\" attitude opening my horizons to many techniques that I am excited to develop.  I can't wait to see where this creative journey will take me next. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yukata Jewelry Show","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32776304623719,"sku":"TYJS-1","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/products\/YHQI9941.jpg?v=1599517508"},{"product_id":"yuko-tanaka-mura-take-ii","title":"Yuko Tanaka - Mura-take II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuko Tanaka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e sterling silver, stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3” x 1” x ¼”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo has long been an important resource in Japanese culture. 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I have a box of plastic game pieces found at a flea market in Paris a few years back, with no idea what kind of game they are intended for. The pink and green pieces were likely candidates for the flower colors, so I sawed out flower and leaf shapes to overlay the plastic, then added jade stones to the leaf pins and a lab grown ruby to the flower pin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eI am a retired university professor, and an unrepentant collector of little treasures. I harbor  fond memories of travels and residencies abroad, from the days when traveling was possible. I live in hope that I can resume my explorations of the world. 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Throughout that time, her work was driven by an interest in the correlation between physical ailments and emotional status.   At the University of Washington, Molly collaborated with engineers and surgeons to make contributions to medical science by creating prototypes for surgical devices and prosthetics.  She had a particular focus on diminishing the number of surgeries children (and their families) had to endure.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAfter having children of her own she is armed with new experiences from which to draw upon.  The desire to address and change thought patterns and reactions caused by our personal wounds continues to be the impetus for new work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yukata Jewelry Show","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32794414383207,"sku":"TYJS-4","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/products\/GPXN5814.jpg?v=1599517962"},{"product_id":"nancy-hom-till-i-am-one-with-the-trees-and-mountains-mask-and-earrings-with-mountain-set","title":"Nancy Hom  - Till I Am One with the Trees and Mountains-Mask and Earrings with Mountain set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nancy Hom - Sunlan Designs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e yukata cotton, indigo linen, sterling silver, laminated paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e  14\" x 9\" x 6 1\/2\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eAccording to Patricia Belyea, of Okan Arts, the supplier of our yukata cottons, my cutting is very special. It is about 50-60 years old. The motif is of pine trees and the jagged line is the symbol of mountains. In Japan, pine trees are revered as symbols of good fortune and longevity. They are also believed to ward off evil spirits. Since I am immune compromised, I made the decision to give up my Thursday night monitor position at Danaca Design. I have not created jewelry since March, but I have made face coverings for my family \u0026amp; friends. I thought about the pine tree motif \u0026amp; the good fortune I have. I decided to make a mask. I normally add earrings to my mask so this was no exception. I used my hand tools and sewing machine only. There is a hand embroidery detail reminiscent of the Japanese Sashiko mending technique. Also the pleating in the lining of the mask reminds me of Japanese origami. 100% of the artist proceeds will go to the UW Medicine Emergency Response Fund to COVID-19. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eCreated by Seattle jewelry artist Nancy Hom. She is the owner of Sunlan Designs and the name is inspired by her mom, Sun Lan Hom. Nancy's mother taught her how to sew and knit at a young age. Late at night, she watched her mom make costume jewelry during off hours to extend the family budget. As an adult, Nancy became a fashion designer and mixed her passion for textiles, nature and metal working into her collection. She currently is still working in the outdoor clothing industry and like her mom, moonlights making jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yukata Jewelry Show","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32803927687271,"sku":"TYJS-5b","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/products\/2CE68842-6055-434B-8C0F-FD6542E4591B.jpg?v=1599520740"},{"product_id":"cherry-blossoms","title":"Cherry Blossoms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esterling silver, 24 K gold, rubber cord\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: oxidized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e 47 mm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yukata Jewelry Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must hold silent about\" - Wittgenstein.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd who can speak of cherry blossoms, and what they say about eternity and impermanence? Therefore, this statement is a short one.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally from Sweden, I studied jewelry making in Italy and in the US. My designs are inspired by my Scandinavian descent and by the strong impression that Asian art has made on me. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy pieces are fabricated entirely by hand. I alloy and roll out the metal and foil for my pieces in my studio. The technique used to produce the gold patterns in this piece is Korean and is called Keum boo. In this piece I used two different colors of foil: 24 K gold and an gold-silver alloy for contrast. The pattern on this pendant is inspired by a beautiful Yukata fabric with flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eOriginally from Sweden, Carolina Andersson has studied jewelry making in Italy and here in Seattle. Her work is created from sterling silver (often oxidized) and keum-boo, a Korean technique for fusing a very thin layer of gold to silver. Of making jewelry by hand, Carolina says, “Doing every step of the process by hand gives me a sense of connection with the places and the people that have practiced this art and handed down their techniques through time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yukata Jewelry Show","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33008951394407,"sku":"TYJS-11","price":588.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/products\/Carolina_Yukata_a61dfd46-4e3f-4b9c-853b-2e1046734cfa.jpg?v=1605572618"},{"product_id":"big-hopeful-butterfly-hoops-1","title":"Big Hopeful Butterfly Hoops","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese earrings can be purchased \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #04a60c;\" href=\"https:\/\/gallery.danacadesign.com\/collections\/dana-cassara\/products\/dana-cassara-danaca-design-hope-butterfly-hoops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003est\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eerling silver, 14k gold fill\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: oxidized, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e 2 3\/4\" x 2 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarring Type: hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yukata Jewelry Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen my friend Patricia Belyea of Okan Arts suggested we collaborate on a project for the gallery I was honored and I jumped at the idea. Collaboration is often an excellent opportunity to try something new and I love a good challenge. I chose my fabric mostly for the color, deep pink, a favorite color of mine. However, it is the butterfly pattern that captured my imagination and inspired the earrings you see here. When I sat down with the fabric, I saw immediately that the graceful, calligraphic and expressive lines would translate perfectly into forged wire. When I realized I could go one-step further by using mixed metals and oxidation to mimic the artwork in the fabric, well I got very excited. The first pair I made are bold (i.e. HUGE), like the butterfly on the fabric. They are perfect for the right person but not everyone, so I made another couple pair, one in the same style but smaller and one with hooks rather than hoops. As it turned out, working with the butterfly imagery provided me an unexpected sense of opening and hopefulness. Now, all I want to do is make butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eThere is so much possibility in the craft of jewelry making. As jewelers we are not limited to a single material or even functionality, simply we make objects for the body. The limitlessness of jewelry has kept me entertained since 1992 when I fell in love with metal. Nowadays I enjoy exploring a variety of materials, still metal is very much at the core. I was raised in the Pacific Northwest and am endlessly inspired by the vibrant beauty around me. Sometimes playful, sometimes sentimental, I ultimately aim for my work to be comfortable, elegant and evocative of the more subtle pleasures of life. My work is designed for the wearer and constructed to be worn and loved over time. I have called Seattle my home since 1990 and am the founder and sole proprietor of Danaca Design Studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yukata Jewelry Show","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33009038852199,"sku":"TYJS-14a","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/products\/6E3AC631-6FA2-4EDC-980E-1C803B570970_26fbaaa3-3405-4c07-ba65-8901dc15545a.jpg?v=1605573498"},{"product_id":"hopeful-butterfly-dangles-1","title":"Hopeful Butterfly Dangles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003est\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eerling silver, 14k gold fill\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: oxidized, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e 2 3\/4\" x 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarring Type: hook, dangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yukata Jewelry Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen my friend Patricia Belyea of Okan Arts suggested we collaborate on a project for the gallery I was honored and I jumped at the idea. Collaboration is often an excellent opportunity to try something new and I love a good challenge. I chose my fabric mostly for the color, deep pink, a favorite color of mine. However, it is the butterfly pattern that captured my imagination and inspired the earrings you see here. When I sat down with the fabric, I saw immediately that the graceful, calligraphic and expressive lines would translate perfectly into forged wire. When I realized I could go one-step further by using mixed metals and oxidation to mimic the artwork in the fabric, well I got very excited. The first pair I made are bold (i.e. HUGE), like the butterfly on the fabric. They are perfect for the right person but not everyone, so I made another couple pair, one in the same style but smaller and one with hooks rather than hoops. As it turned out, working with the butterfly imagery provided me an unexpected sense of opening and hopefulness. Now, all I want to do is make butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eThere is so much possibility in the craft of jewelry making. As jewelers we are not limited to a single material or even functionality, simply we make objects for the body. The limitlessness of jewelry has kept me entertained since 1992 when I fell in love with metal. Nowadays I enjoy exploring a variety of materials, still metal is very much at the core. I was raised in the Pacific Northwest and am endlessly inspired by the vibrant beauty around me. Sometimes playful, sometimes sentimental, I ultimately aim for my work to be comfortable, elegant and evocative of the more subtle pleasures of life. My work is designed for the wearer and constructed to be worn and loved over time. 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Collaboration is often an excellent opportunity to try something new and I love a good challenge. I chose my fabric mostly for the color, deep pink, a favorite color of mine. However, it is the butterfly pattern that captured my imagination and inspired the earrings you see here. When I sat down with the fabric, I saw immediately that the graceful, calligraphic and expressive lines would translate perfectly into forged wire. When I realized I could go one-step further by using mixed metals and oxidation to mimic the artwork in the fabric, well I got very excited. The first pair I made are bold (i.e. HUGE), like the butterfly on the fabric. They are perfect for the right person but not everyone, so I made another couple pair, one in the same style but smaller and one with hooks rather than hoops.This is the smaller hoop with gold fill rather than brass.  As it turned out, working with the butterfly imagery provided me an unexpected sense of opening and hopefulness. 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