JAN BUDAY

Necklace pictured is a contemporary Kumihimo braid "winding circle flat spiral" in hand dyed cotton chenille, goldstone and copper beads... Karei - meaning Gorgeous Splendor - derives it's meaning from the 15th and 16th centuries in Japanese history. It is one of the aesthetic senses steeped in cultural pursuits and the display of splendor that surrounds the Momoyama and Edo Periods. The emphasis during this time was on reflective light... As a glass jewelry artist, I have a great interest in incorporating the Japanese tradition of braiding with silk (kumihimo) and the forming of molten glass on madrels (lampwork) to form beads. These two media lend themselves to an interplay of light to form a unique blend of splendors for my jewelry designs.