Chainmaille. Pride. Inclusivity.
Materials: Anodized and Bright Aluminum Jump Rings
Commissioned October 2019, Presented Birka XXXI
"Thought of you instantly!" -Kassir
I am fortunate in that I have many artistic talents, and one that found me through tragedy was chainmaille. The tragedy is losing some functionality in my right (formerly dominant) wrist due to injury. The blessing is all that learning chainmaille has brought me: functionality, a new outlet of artistic creativity, strength, a registered business, and lastly, a friend who saw a need and requested I be the one to fill it.
I was commissioned to make a Pride chain for His Majesty Alberic's Pelican Medallion, for which I was/am completely honored. I provided multiple weaves as options to choose from.
While chainmaille jewelry is not historically period, some of the methodology is. I work exclusively in what is referred to as "butted maille", which means that the two ends of the rings butt up together to make a closure of a circle. This style of weaving can be dated back into Norse era, with extent examples being found.
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