Inspired by India

Denim Cuff Bracelets
By Rebecca
After traveling to India in 2009, I returned having gained a lifetime of inspiration. I was completely taken by the contrast of the taupe colored dusty roads and the vibrant women walking them. The Indian women walked along these roads balancing baskets on their heads, wearing brilliantly colored silk sari's, exotic bangles stacked up their arms and long black braided hair embellished with beautiful fresh flowers. It was simply spectacular. I've taken this experience and created a Denim Cuff Bracelet that in a sense, portrays this image I refuse to forget. The contrast between the frayed vintage denim and the brilliant array of silk threads, glass beads, sparkling sequence, vintage buttons and the occasional antique finding, all hand embroidered into intricately detailed patterns. This is my interpretation of this gifted experience I was so fortunate to have. No two are exactly alike.

Each Denim Cuff Bracelet takes about 25 hours to create. For me it is a labor of love. My trips to Antique Shops are always a treasure hunt for me as I search high and low for unique vintage buttons and antique findings that I can incorporate into my designs.

They are machine washable and much like a pair if jeans get better and better as you wear them. The occasional thread may fray along the edge and need trimming. This is normal, I promise it won't unravel. Each cuff measures approximately 8" X 2 1/2" fitting a wrist that measures between 6" & 7" around very comfortably. The button can always be moved if you needed it a little bit bigger.

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Denim Cuff Bracelet 010

NEW Denim Cuff Bracelet
This unique Cuff is completely hand embroidered with silk floss, glass beads, sequence, antique pearl beads and a vintage button. It takes about 25 hours to complete one of these beauties. The intricate design dazzles with vibrant colors and sparkles. I used a vintage denim material for the base of the cuff and frayed the edges along the border. This pieces a simply spectacular in person and will be the most comfortable cuff you ever wear. The Denim Cuff Bracelets get better and better as you wear them much like a pair of jeans. This cuff measure 8" X 2 1/2" and fits a wrist that measures 6" to 7" around very comfortably. There is plenty of room to move the button if the size needs adjusting.

Cuff 009

This exotic looking cuff has been created with vintage denim fabric. The center of the cuff has an antique brass buckle with a yellow stone in the center that has been sewn into the intricately embroidered pattern. The back of the cuff has a vintage button used for the clasp. Rich tones of silk threads flow across this cuff with the shimmer of sequence and glass beads. It's absolutely stunning in person. This cuff measures 8" X 2 1/2" fitting a wrist that measures 6"-7" around very comfortably. This will be the most comfortable cuff you ever wear and it gets better with age much like a pair of old jeans.

Denim Cuff 008

This unique Cuff is completely hand embroidered with silk floss, glass beads, sequence and a vintage button. It takes about 25 hours to complete one of these beauties. The intricate design dazzles with vibrant colors and sparkles. I used a vintage denim material for the base of the cuff and frayed the edges along the border. This pieces a simply spectacular in person and will be the most comfortable cuff you ever wear. The Denim Cuff Bracelets get better and better as you wear them much like a pair of jeans. This cuff measure 8" X 2 1/2" and fits a wrist that measures 6" to 7" around very comfortably. There is plenty of room to move the button if the size needs adjusting.

Wednesday's treasure

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Vintage Finds

Here are a few vintage finds from my treasure hunt this weekend. I'm excited to incorporate these beauties into my denim cuff bracelets in some creative way.