3 - Square Roots

Unusually square in shape, the stems of the Verbena plant have been used to create an articulated necklace that can be formed as you wish. Brought to a high shine with oak gall ink and gum arabic. Held together with paper yarn knots, highlighted with tiny, delicate Scabiosa flowers.

Plant: Verbena Bonariensis and Scabiosa (pincushion flower).

Traditional symbolism of plant: Verbena: healing, protection and enchantment. Scabiosa: love, purity and peace.

Origin: Verbena: A friend’s garden, London, E17. Scabiosa: Flowers from the Garden, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7.

Composition of necklace: Verbena stems, oak gall Ink, gum arabic, paper yarn, thread, Scabiosa flowers.

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