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

sand dune sculpted PVC bangle 3606

Ordinary CPVC pipe transformed into a sculptural bangle reminiscent of aeolian forms seen on beaches and windblown snow drifts. The outer shell is a bright white the core is a creamy beige color exposed during the carving process. Surface texture is matte with small irregularities emulating the aging of ancient objects although this is an entirely new artifact.

No animal products used in this piece.

8 1/2" (216 mm)
2 3/4" (70 mm)
1 1/2" (43 mm)

1.3 oz / 38 g

Available here



design and photographs © copyright 2015

desert ochre open back pvc cuff bracelet 3455

 Hand carved incised pattern based on traditional basket weave design
Rugged thermoplastic materials
Desert ochre stain

This bracelet is one of the Handmade Artifacts collection which re-interprets the heritage of cultural objects in modern materials.

 size is a "medium"
7 7/8" (187 mm) inside circumference can be expanded to about 8" (203 mm) to slip on over the hand

oval interior shape 2" x 2 5/8"

1 3/4" (44 mm) wide

available here


carved bangle - large
small marsala cuff

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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

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design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

extreme beaded two button cotton cuff bracelet neoprimitive style bracelet 1629

Extreme texture and a riot of beads make this unique cuff a real statement piece. The thick braided cotton cord forms the edge ridges that provide seams for the rows of small glass beads. Assembled in two pieces the halves are joined with a thick row of heavier black and red glass beads in the center seam.

Two plastic buttons and cord loops hold this cuff securely closed.

7 3/4" (197 mm) inside circumference
2.5 oz/ 72 g

Available here on the ArtiFactSite


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop