Rings n things
Many people comment on the rings I wear and often ask me about them.
These are the 3 rings that I get most comments on.
Sometimes friends ask but often a random stranger on the bus, underground/tube or in a coffee shop will approach me & ask me.
I always like when this happens because......
1- It's nice to know strangers feel I am approachable!
2- It's good to know that the rings capture other peoples eyes like it did mine
3- I enjoy talking (in general!) but in particular about most things creative & crafty
4- New friendships are often formed from these simple interactions
5- The designers of the rings appreciate the feedback & that the item is being enjoyed.
I make beads, bracelets, necklaces so my hands get noticed quite a lot. I have some 'hand issues' lol..so I like that the attention is on the rings!
Anyway, here is a little run down on them.......
Ring One - Kenya
Kenya
This is wood carved with copper & tin.
It was made by a young chap in Kenya.
Wearing this ring actually feels good. You know that feeling when something just feels right? Well thats the feeling! I like to think that I feel calmer when I am wearing it. It has a 'rootsy' feel about it, it works well with my hippy vibes. It fits perfectly & is unique. I have a deep connection with it!
The good news is that some of his items are available in Mama B's African Shop in West 12 Centre, Shepherds Bush London, W12. It is a non-profit organisation & the money goes to the artist. It is a creative space. The shop is full of many goodies from all over Africa & worth checking out. It is always fun too as the ladies in the shop are very entertaining.
Ring Two - Morocco
Morocco
Silver ring with wood, copper, brass & shell.
This is from Morocco.
I wish I knew who made it as I would like to thank them.
Not only do I love the design, the weight & the feel of it, but it is also of sentimental value to me. The day I got this is full of special memories of a good day, a good person, a special person. I will carry those memories through life. In fact this ring often gets referred to as the 'Circle of Life' ring. Nice.
Ring Three - Vern
Vern aka Malvern
Silver ring, nice and heavy. It feels 'solid'.
I got this ring in Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14, Uk, from a fab shop called Scarlette Arc.
I spent many years in Malvern & did the majority of my schooling there & had lots of fun growing up. I still visit & I always pop into the shop. They know I come looking for beads and rings n things.
They managed to track down the designer of the ring for me.
He makes them in his workshop in Upton Upon Severn. They are usually 'one offs'.
I sadly lost another ring that I got from him before, it is somewhere in the Ionian sea! however I plan to meet with him one day & see what we can design together. I like to think that the ring I lost was found by someone who now has a mutual appreciation for it & a story to tell about how they found it.
So there you go, my three most talked about rings for you. Rings n things, I cold talk for hours!
