Kimono Series
Japan: kimono inspired beaded necklace
©2001 Andi Fasimpaur
Private Collection
This was the first in the kimono series, the color and pattern of the piece inspired the name of the series.
Dynasty: kimono inspired necklace with serpentine beads
©2001 Andi Fasimpaur
Private Collection
The serpentine beads along with the pale, almost celadon green glaze remind me of early sung dynasty pottery. It is that connection which gives this piece its name.
Spice Trade: Kimono inspired necklace with unakite, bone and brass beads
©2001 Andi Fasimpaur
The warm, rich colors of the unakite beads pick up the color of the mica worked into the clay in this necklace. The bone beads, from India, and the brass beads from Africa, combined with the cross hatching of netting impressed into the clay inspired the title.
Tea Garden: kimono inspired necklace with Japanese lacquerware accent beads
©2001 Andi Fasimpaur
The pattern and depth of the Japanese accent beads really go a long way to
set off a simple arrangement of recycled glass beads and simple copper
discs.
