Filigree

Wire Finer Than Hair

Maker: Marija Tasevska

The silver is drawn under 0.3 mm, twisted into a double thread and woven. One piece holds hundreds of separate solder joints.

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From the digital exhibition

A potter's hands shaping wet clay on a wheel in a workshop.

Hands on the Wheel

A traditional horizontal loom with a geometric motif in progress.

The Rhythm of the Loom

Close-up of a chisel lifting a shaving from carved walnut.

Chisel and Walnut

Macro photograph of filigree jewellery woven from fine silver wire.

The Silver Thread