Double prong (bone), 2026 Research into desert authenticity

Research into desert authenticity

Archival pre loved piece in good condition

Her work looks at the sentimental relationships we form with clothing through ways of mending and making

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Double prong (bone), 2026 Research into desert authenticityDouble prong comb 13cm x 5. 5cm x 1cm Burnished with porcelain, infused with coconut and gardenia oil These burnished stoneware hair pins emerge from daily rituals and beauty in relation to hair. The forms of these pins are inspired by fauna within the Pacific and bone carving practices within Tonga. The polished ceramic surfaces invite touch, and bodily engagement rather than being observed at a distance. These pieces act as a reminder of the natural