The end of the year is exciting. We gather together against the cold, thinking of the possibilities of the new year. The Yule gift I've given my business, (because, let's face it, Feral Strumpet feels like a person to me now) is a new online shop. It's easier for my customers to use, it's still independent and best of all, it's pretty. I can now accept credit cards, as well as the old, tried and true Paypal as well as bank transfers if you are in the UK. Also you can see prices in your country's currency by using the drop down menu at the top of the store page.
What a better way to celebrate a new shop than with a new collection. The Crystal Nimbus Collection is based on a hand-forged design which grew out of my incredibly popular Anglo Saxon pennanular brooch. A simple, endless circle inspired by the moon, ouroboros and archeological finds. This penannular brooch is based on an Anglo Saxon design discovered in North Yorkshire. This brooch was featured in the Easy Knit Sweater Jacket Tutorial from Very Pink Knits.
These new crystal necklaces were born out of that design, of which I have now made many. I recently read a fascinating BBC article on crystallography. The otherworldly voids and stark, icy structures inspired me. Rather than form a holiday collection I started to think about light and shape. The forging process itself shaped these. The raw crystals capture the winter solstice spirit so well-- they are a light in the darkness. The nimbus shape came from the anglo saxon brooch but also my obsession with medieval iconography and the fine gilded halos of saints-- a simple mark denoting grace. Highlights of the collection are below. Each is one of a kind and I hope to add more pieces as the season darkens.
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