STUDIOJERE

It was some years later that I developed a passion for yarn itself. After earning a BFA in Apparel Design from the Rhode Island School of Design, I began a 20-year career in the apparel industry, reaching executive levels in knitwear sourcing and production. My work took me to yarn mills, dye factories and yarn shows throughout Europe and Asia, where I was captivated by the aesthetic appeal of quality yarn: the expressiveness of its hues and textures, the allure of its look and feel, and the magic of mixing colors and textures to achieve an endless array of effects... These impressions stayed with me, influencing my recent decision to create textile-inspired jewelry by applying knitting and crochet techniques to copper wire... Handcrafted jewelry and women's kippot (Jewish head coverings) featuring knit and crochet patterns fashioned from soft, non-tarnishing copper wire. Distinctive textile and glass bead accents add color, texture and form to create a singular visual effect. Each..