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The Warrior Arches Flame and Warrior Iris necklaces are pieces from Toby E’s ‘Warrior’ collection which: |
encapsulates the Strength and defined constructional elements found in both battle amour and coastal tribal wear. Using old techniques to assemble as well as natural fibers that were commonly used.
The pieces have a strong medieval and primitive feel, with the organic materials encorporated (the leather strap and feather), and the deliberate crudeness of the construction. They bring to mind mysticism, ancient rituals, and enigmatic atifacts. This is contrasted against modern symetry and clean geometic shapes. While based on battle armour, and having a decidedly hard edge, there is subtle femininity worked into the designs. The Warior Arches Flame necklace features a petal like design, and the hard metal work of the Warrior Iris necklace is softened by the voluminous black feather insert.