What Handmade Means
My ceramics are individually handmade in small batches and the final look of each item may differ slightly from the photographs. You are getting a unique piece of handmade art.
Handmade in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland.
Fiafolk- Dappled Stud Earrings
These earrings are made by inlaying coloured porcelain onto white porcelain. They are fired in the kiln three times with 22k gold lustre added on the final firing. They catch the light beautifully!
They are inspired by the patterns that light makes when it shines through trees in a forest.
Each pair of earrings has an individual pattern so the ones you receive will be different from the image. You will be getting a unique pair of earrings!
The earring posts are surgical steel and are nickel and lead free to keep ears happy and irritation free. They are all approx 10mm in size and are very light weight.
| Artists | Fiafolk |
|---|---|
| Colour | Blue dappled, Dappled coral, Dappled pink |
Fiafolk
Fia /fee-ah/ : Old Irish word meaning “Wilderness”
Folk /fowk/: Pictures and objects that express something of the lives and feelings of people
Fiafolk is an art studio based in Dungarvan County Waterford where illustrated ceramics, art and jewellery are created by hand.
Est. 2020 by Laura McNamara
“I love the outdoors, nature and everything that surrounds it. My studio is nestled opposite an urban woodland and to the left is the sea, where I am visited by wildlife throughout the seasons. My surroundings and my imagination are where my ideas come from, which I draw on paper and transform into ceramics and jewellery”.
Each piece of ceramics is individually handmade and decorated by Laura. She uses a variety of processes, a favorite being “Mono-Printing” to uniquely draw into each piece. Her work is often slightly imperfect, showing the process of creation by human hands.
Wabi-sabi (侘寂) – A way of living that focuses on finding beauty within the imperfections of life
Clay is a naturally organic material which appeals to those who care for the environment. All Fiafolk’s packing is natural and recyclable.