March 14, 2009

Yemenite Inspired Embroidered Necklace

Not so long ago, I've created my Ancestral Expressions embroidered cuff and wasn't very pleased with the way it came out. I needed to practice my bead embroidery work. I was really upset back then, after spending so many hours working on my cuff (which intended to enter the EBW challenge, but didn't) but with the encouragement and advice, given to me by a very dear friend, who is a talented bead artist, I decided to try to create another Yemenite inspired embroidered piece.

Well, not that it was easier for me this time... bead embroidery is a difficult task for me, for some reason, and I had some trouble finding the right materials, but leaving it unfinished wasn't an option.. I just had to bring life to a new Yemenite style piece! :)
I had a general idea for a start and the rest just came up with the progress.. And I really love how it came out! I think the embroidery work is not bad; It's a bold necklace, in one of my favorite color combination and it has the Yemenite elements that I really love in it...What could I possibly want more? OK, I wish it would have taken me less than the 30 something hours it took me to create it, but hey!, I managed to finish it without any major disasters, and that's the important thing..
I can't wait to show it to my mother, to hear what she thinks of it. I hope she likes it as much as I do...





Posted by Smadar's Treasure at Saturday, March 14, 2009
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27 comments:

  1. Try-to-be-betterMarch 14, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    This is marvellous! Everything, choice of colour, beads.... wow!!!!

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  2. Smadar's TreasureMarch 14, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Thanks so much, Sabine! I am really in love with this one... :)

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  3. Karen GillMarch 14, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Exquisite!!
    Karen

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  4. ClaudiaMarch 14, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    it's so ... beautiful and ... ancestral ! I love your beadwork.

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  5. Beverly Ash GilbertMarch 15, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    Wow - looks like it is from an ancient civilization. Love it!

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  6. Melody Marie MurrayMarch 15, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    It's stunning. Simple, lovely. Wow.

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  7. Ági mamaMarch 15, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Beatiful!!!

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  8. MARITINAMarch 15, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Fantásico, una verdadera obra de arte.

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  9. storybeaderMarch 15, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    It is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love the color and the silver you added. It also gives off a Native American feel, and would go over big in Santa Fe, let me tell you!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    This is an incredibly beautiful work!!!!
    I want it for meeeeeee!
    Brava, I love your works and your creativity.

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  11. Amy Lilley DesignsMarch 15, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    This piece is totally museum worthy...absolutely a masterful piece of art...stunning...:))))

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  12. Smadar's TreasureMarch 16, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Thank you so much for your nice comments, I really appreciate it!

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  13. Jo HoffackerMarch 18, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    That necklace is just amazing!

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  14. Smadar's TreasureMarch 18, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Thanks, Jo :)

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  15. GregorioMarch 19, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    This necklace reminds me of either Southwest or Mayan art.It's really a nice piece of work.

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  16. Louise HillMarch 23, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    Sorry Smadar to see this new design so late. I had no idea you had posted, I've been lost in my own little world.

    Wow, I'm so glad you are making more Yemenite inspired designs. It looks fantastic!
    Louise

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  17. Smadar's TreasureMarch 26, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Dear Louise, thanks and many more thanks for your encouragement! I am not sure I would have succeeded to complete another one of this style without your support.. ((Hugs)) and take care!!!

    Thanks Gregorio, I think you are right - there are similar elements..

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  18. Amy EstherMarch 27, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Wow, that is an impressive, bold necklace! I can't even begin to imagine how you make it! Congrats!

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  19. Smadar's TreasureMarch 28, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Thanks, Amy, it did took me a lot of time and effort to complete it..

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  20. sariMarch 31, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    Georgious!

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  21. Artist Victoria O'NeillApril 4, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    outstanding work! wow!

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  22. Smadar's TreasureApril 5, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    Thank you so much, sari and Victoria! :)

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  23. Erika April 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Gorgeous! The color combination and styling is incredible. I also agree with Storybeader--this would do well in Santa Fe.

    erika

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  24. uniquecommoditiesApril 10, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    incredibly beautiful! WOW!

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  25. Smadar's TreasureApril 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Thank you, nico design & uniquecommodities! :)

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  26. FramboiseApril 22, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Magnifique travail !

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  27. Smadar's TreasureApril 24, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Thanks, Framboise :)

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