petroglyph bangles J K L 3737

 Item J: two lobe bangle bracelet 4 1/4" (108 mm) x 2 7/8" (76 mm) made from heat formed and carved PVC plastic

8 3/8" (213 mm) inside circumference

Item K: double ended bangle bracelet 3 3/4" (95 mm) x 3" (77 mm) made from heat formed and carved PVC plastic

8 1/4" (219 mm) inside circumference

Item L: bangle bracelet 3 3/4" (96 mm) x 2 5/8" (68 mm) made from heat formed and carved PVC plastic

7 5/8" (193 mm) inside circumference

Drawing  of petroglyph from Petroglyph Provincial Park located in Woodview north of Peterborough, ON.


Introduction page

Petroglyph bangles A B

Petroglyph bangles C D
Petroglyph bangles E F

Petroglyph bangles G H



design, drawings and photographs copyright 2015 George Hutchinson

elemental form bangle 3628

Elemental form bangle bracelet is a simple cylinder of proportional size made in a durable pvc material. The slightly tapered edges are finished with a matte texture and no details or embellishments.

7 1/4" (183 mm)
2 3/8" (60 mm)
1 3/4" (46 mm)

Available here on the ArtifactSite






design and photographs © copyright 2015

zig zag carved pattern bangle 3605

Diagonal textured pattern hand carved with an asymmetrical row of dots along one edge primitive style bangle bracelet. The light creamy colored core shows through the incised pattern contrasting with the white surface. A neo-primitive abstract pattern based on heritage African designs this is all new materials using no animal products.

8" (203 mm)
2 1/2" (63 mm)
1 5/8" (44 mm)

1.5 oz / 43 g

Available here on the ArtifactSite


design and photographs © copyright 2015

massive bangle bracelet 3603

Simple massive bracelet created in the Handmade Artifacts workshop out of PVC thermoplastic. The concentric layers emulate the traditional ivory materials but this is entirely free of animal products. Very slight surface irregularities attest to the handmade history of this bracelet. Interior edges are eased for comfort when placing over the hand. Surface is a matte texture.
7 7/8" (200 mm) inside circumference
2 1/2" (63 mm) inside diameter
1 1/2" (38 mm) wide (interior surface)

9.5 oz / 270 g

sculptured stained spiral bracelet
wide PVC cuff bracelet
pin locking PVC cuff
elemental form PVC bangle
sand dune sculpted bangle
wide oval pin locking anklet 
wide open back PVC cuff
double point PVC bangle

Available here

Part of the collection of handmade artifacts that re-creates ancient heritage forms in modern materials.

design and photographs © copyright 2015

distressed bangle bracelet 3561

Irregular somewhat distressed form made from thermoplastic surface defects scratches dents and dings emulate age of use textures of damage survival

8 5/8" (219 mm)
2 3/4" (68 mm)
2" (51 mm)

1.5 oz (44g)

Available here





design and photographs © copyright 2015

beaded soft bangle 3540

 Thin cotton rope molded and edge stitched with a row of glass seed beads

 The geometry:
17 beads
10 rows of cord
7" (178 mm)
2 1/4" (57mm)
1" (24 mm)

available here

These and other unique bracelets can be found online WhatKnotShop on ETSY




design and photographs © copyright 2015 WhatKnotShop

copper bangle bracelets 3518

Simple elemental form
oval shape
brushed finish
no coatings, wax or varnish
made with squared flattened ends
bendable to fit

multiple sizes
made for stacking in groups
1.4 oz
42 g

These are part of a developing collection of all handmade modern artifacts exploring the contemporary interpretation of imagined objects brought into existence from memory.


Available here

design and photographs © copyright 2015 WhatKnotShop

handwoven cotton cuff rope bracelet sea glass colors 3464

soft hand dyed cotton cord with colors inspired by sea glass is used to make this slip on cuff. Made using a right angle weaving pattern on a mold.

7 7/8" (200 mm) circumference
2 1/8" (58 mm) diameter
2" (52 mm) wide

available soon - custom work may be ordered based on this design

see more basket weave designs here
see what's available in the Etsy shop here



design and photographs © copyright 2015 WhatKnotShop

marsala bone bangle small 3460

 carved bangle Marsala
lightweight rugged style

This bracelet is part of the Handmade Artifacts project which seeks to re-create ancient forms in modern materials.

 2 3/8" x 2" oval shape
6 7/8" inside circumference

Available here

similar designs

carved Marsala bangle - larger size
small marsala cuff
chieftain cuff

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

plain white bangle 3474 PVC plastic bracelet

simple classic circular form
hand carved low dome shape
rugged substantial material
white color

This bracelet is part of the Handmade Artifacts project which re-creates classic and ancient forms in modern materials.

9 3/8" (238 mm) circumference
3" (77mm) diameter
1 1/8" (28 mm) wide

will fit a larger person's wrist or a smaller person's upper arm (bicep) area

Available soon ARTiFactSite

similar white bone bangles 


design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

simple marsala bangle upper arm bracelet stacking bangle 3459

simple thin bangle stained marsala red
hand carved and finished
lightweight rugged
stackable

These bracelets are part of the Handmade Artifacts project that explores the inherited forms of design with modern materials. The materials are pvc plastic that has been stained a deep marsala red.

 shown here with carved bangle 3458

Available here on the ArtifactSite

chieftain cuff
small marsala cuff
bone bangles


design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

carved bangle 3458

Solid pvc plastic bangle style bracelet stained Marsala red. Neo-primitive design incised before the staining process so the color penetrates all the surfaces. Interior edges are sanded smooth for comfort.

This is one example of a piece that is part of the Handmade Artifacts project which re-imagines the inherited forms from our history into new objects made with contemporary materials.

 Size extra large 9 1/4" (234 mm) inside circumference
3" (72 mm) inside diameter
3/4" (20 mm) wide

will fit a larger wrist or upper arm perfect for stacking with a collection of bangles

Available here

Similar designs you might like:

chieftain cuff
small marsala cuff
similar white bone bangles 


design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

black beaded slip on cuff 3451

 Black on black...laminated polyester cord with a center ridge of beads forming a slip on bangle style bracelet.

37 beads at the center
8 layers of cord on each side

Part of the new Handmade Artifacts project recalling the heritage of ancient forms re-creating and re-interpreting old ideas in modern materials.

 extra large size 8 1/4" (209 mm) inside circumference; 2 5/8" (67 mm) diameter

lightweight and flexible

available soon in a new venue!

similar designs available here

custom work available





design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle h PVC plastic bracelet

 bone bangle h




                      available here

 7 1/2" 183 mm circumference
2 5/8" 67 mm N-S
2 1/8" 53 mm E-W
1/4" 7 mm thick

series a
series b
series c
series d
series e
series f
series g

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle g PVC plastic bracelet

 bone bangle g




                      available here

7 1/4" 182 mm circumference
2 1/2 65 mm north-south
2 1/8" 52 mm east-west
1/4" 7 mm thick

series a
series b
series c
series d
series e
series f

series h

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle f PVC plastic bracelet

series f




                      available here

7 5/8" 193 mm circumference
2 7/8" 74 mm north to south
2 1/8" 54 mm east to west
1/2" 12 mm thick

series a
series b
series c
series d
series e

series g
series h

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangle e PVC plastic bracelet

 bone bangle e





                      available here

6 7/8" 172 mm circumference
2 3/8" 60 mm north to south
2 1/8" 51 mm east to west
1/8" 6 mm thick

series a
series b
series c
series d

series f
series g
series h


design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop