Imperfect twists of clay inspired by medieval ring brooches
 
Earlier this year, following digging some clay from the base of the hill in the village where I grew up, I took a walk up to the medieval church on top of it. As I walked, I thought of the struggle it must have been for the village folk to do the same in cold weather many hundreds of years ago. With a little research, I read about how, at that time, simple ring brooches made from cheap metal held clothing together and that they're a common present-day archaelogical find. The most common were very plain in design but a little flourish was to twist the metal. When I processed my clay, this design came back to my thoughts. With it, also the idea of the ring twisting and returning, and the twists and turns of life and my own return home
 
A talisman to hang or to hold. For grounding and taking you home to yourself
 
Made with Chosen Hill clay inclusion and wood-fired at Lyde Green Pottery
 
Tied with raw silk ribbon for hanging. Comes in a glassine pouch with a card for information
 
Approximate width: 6cm (as these are a handmade item, sizes do vary slightly)