The Brand: Cat Bates is an artist and jewelry-maker based in Biddeford, Maine. Cat has been working on this body of work for the last decade and it continues to evolve organically and magically. Cat says, “I find a distinct beauty in utilitarian objects, and often notice that through use such objects become more beautiful still. I think of a bronze oarlock, its exterior caked with oxide from exposure to salt spray, its interior buffed to a warm luster by the rubbing of a dinghies wooden oars. It excites me to see that the metal has been worn smooth, and to know that if use continues the metal will eventually wear thin, will eventually no longer serve its function; that the use of an object will eventually lead to its end. I design jewelry that will last long enough for use to compound its beauty. If you wear one of my pieces, I hope that you will take pleasure in knowing that you are part of what makes it beautiful.”
Description: Inspired by the shape of a horse molar, and the quest to find gratitude, beauty, and growth within heartbreak. This beautiful necklace is created in such a way that makes each one completely unique and not repeatable. The tan cord is hand-braided in-house using a kumihimo loom, and is pigmented rather than dyed and will fade to a pale white or grey over time. It features Bates’ signature sister-clip clasp. A true one of a kind.
Details: Brass pendant, tan hand braided nylon cord, brass sister-clasp closure. Measures 12" inches in total length, pendant measures 1 1/2” long. Handmade in Maine.
A Note From Erika: A truly unique piece. Cat’s process for making this series is so interesting. You will be the only one to have this particular iteration of his design!
The Brand: Cat Bates is an artist and jewelry-maker based in Biddeford, Maine. Cat has been working on this body of work for the last decade and it continues to evolve organically and magically. Cat says, “I find a distinct beauty in utilitarian objects, and often notice that through use such objects become more beautiful still. I think of a bronze oarlock, its exterior caked with oxide from exposure to salt spray, its interior buffed to a warm luster by the rubbing of a dinghies wooden oars. It excites me to see that the metal has been worn smooth, and to know that if use continues the metal will eventually wear thin, will eventually no longer serve its function; that the use of an object will eventually lead to its end. I design jewelry that will last long enough for use to compound its beauty. If you wear one of my pieces, I hope that you will take pleasure in knowing that you are part of what makes it beautiful.”
Description: Inspired by the shape of a horse molar, and the quest to find gratitude, beauty, and growth within heartbreak. This beautiful necklace is created in such a way that makes each one completely unique and not repeatable. The tan cord is hand-braided in-house using a kumihimo loom, and is pigmented rather than dyed and will fade to a pale white or grey over time. It features Bates’ signature sister-clip clasp. A true one of a kind.
Details: Brass pendant, tan hand braided nylon cord, brass sister-clasp closure. Measures 12" inches in total length, pendant measures 1 1/2” long. Handmade in Maine.
A Note From Erika: A truly unique piece. Cat’s process for making this series is so interesting. You will be the only one to have this particular iteration of his design!
