Nordic Flair - Erika Honig Jewelry

Jewelry can symbolize many things and for some

it represents a sense of history and a

connection to one's heritage and culture.

Erika Honig creates jewelry that evokes a sense

of connection to her homeland.  Drawing upon her

Swedish family history as inspiration behind her

designs she creates what is called

pewter thread embroidery jewelry

Here's the poetic way she describes it:

Envision the harsh but beautiful landscape of northern Sweden above the arctic circle, often referred to as the land of the midnight sun and the northern lights. This is the home for the Saami People also know as the Lapplanders. Ever since the 16th century they have used a metal thread made of pewter and silver for decorating their clothing and making jewelry. I braid this unique thread and sew it onto the leather by hand. For closure I use hand carved antler buttons or a pewter button. Northern Sweden is my homeland and the source for most of my materials and inspiration.

Her pieces are visually intriguing and the

pewter thread lends itself well

 to plaiting or braiding.

Intricate designs can be made by combining

different braid patterns and by increasing the

number of strands braided together.

Her contemporary pewter thread

embroidery style is distinctly Nordic

and respects the ancient

methods and traditional materials.

Use of color adds additional

dimension and interest to

the designs.

We are inspired by this artist's connection

to her family heritage and how it

serves as the spark that

ignites her signature work.

Enjoy!