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Rachael Colley

Rachael Colley   Sha-Green

Rachael Colley

Sha-Green

 

The 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 material shagreen (ray or shark skin). This scented substance comes alive when worn; as it is warmed by the body it emits a subtle fruity fragrance. The pieces could be seen as a form of cause jewellery, as they are specifically designed to draw attention to issues around sustainability and climate change.

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 Rachael Colley Sha-green brooch
Sha-green    brooch   denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium, stainless steel   5.4 x 2.5 x 6.7cm
 Rachael Colley  Sha-green bracelet
Sha-green    bracelet   denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium   9.4 x 5.4 x 10.2cm 
Rachael Colley Sha-green pendant
 Sha-green   pendant   denatured citrus fruit peel, sintered aluminium, fabric cord   3.3 x 3.3 x 46.3cm