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Welcome to the newest edition of Ornament Magazine! Jamey D. Allen, a pioneer bead collector and researcher, has written about the specialized beads called ojime, that were a vital part of Japanese male dress during the Shogunate, Edo and Taisho periods of that country.
Patrick Benesh-Liu finds plenty to enthuse over at SNAG’s most recent conference, Labor & Legacy. With an intentional recognition of how Black lives helped build Detroit, it painted a beautifully whole picture of the United States.
Ashley Callahan investigates the colorful jewelry of Laura Wood, a dancer who turned to jewelry making while attending the University of Georgia. Combining metal with either enamel, powder coat or both, Wood’s jewelry are strong sculptural pieces bright with color.
Robert K. Liu has always been interested in how jewelry looks and functions when static or worn. In this article, he shows a number of breathtaking photographs from the Ornament archives.
We revisit the writings of the late Carolyn L.E. Benesh on Teri Jo Summer, an exuberant textile artist and clothing designer who worked with the late Carter Smith. Her own story has been one of play and collaboration, consciously working with other makers and artists to create a vibrant, interconnected community of spirits.
Josephine Shea reviews the monumental contemporary jewelry exhibit currently showing at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Virginia, which covers over three hundred fifty objects.