Food & Drink
Tia Kramer’s Paper Necklaces
High-art sculpture meets arts-and-crafts fair wear-ability.
By Seattle Mag May 22, 2012
This article originally appeared in the June 2012 issue of Seattle magazine.
A Tia Kramer paper necklace is best described as the love child of an arts-and-crafts fair and a cosmopolitan sculpture: The Northlake-based installation artist uses recycled sterling silver to complement her handmade Philippine plant paper pendants, often layered with wire in intricate patterns for a decidedly contemporary cap to your ensemble.
$148–$350 at the Seattle Art Museum Shop (Downtown, 1300 First Ave.; 206.654.3120; seattleartmuseum.org) or tiakramerjewelry.com.
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