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Crafts CouncilDirectoryRachael Colley

Sha-green

Sha-green series presents food waste, in the form of discarded citrus fruit peel, as a biodegradable vegan alternative to the traditionally animal-based luxury decorative surface shagreen (ray or shark skin). This scented material comes alive when worn; as it is warmed by the body it emits a subtle fruity fragrance. The jewellery’s limited lifespan highlights the passing of time, suggesting the ultimate end that conventional jewellery circumvents through its endurance.

Rachael Colley

Sheffield, England


Sha-green, Joe Horner

Pendant; denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium, fabric cord


Sha-green, Joe Horner

Pendant; denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium, fabric cord


Sha-green, Joe Horner

Pendant; denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium, fabric cord


Sha-green, Joe Horner

Bracelet; denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium


Sha-green, Joe Horner

Brooch; denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium, stainless steel

Sha-green

Sha-green series presents food waste, in the form of discarded citrus fruit peel, as a biodegradable vegan alternative to the traditionally animal-based luxury decorative surface shagreen (ray or shark skin). This scented material comes alive when worn; as it is warmed by the body it emits a subtle fruity fragrance. The jewellery’s limited lifespan highlights the passing of time, suggesting the ultimate end that conventional jewellery circumvents through its endurance.

Rachael Colley

Sheffield, England


Sha-green, Joe Horner

Pendant; denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium, fabric cord


Sha-green, Joe Horner

Bracelet; denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium


Sha-green, Joe Horner

Pendant; denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium, fabric cord


Sha-green, Joe Horner

Brooch; denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium, stainless steel


Sha-green, Joe Horner

Pendant; denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium, fabric cord

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