§ CATHERINE MARTIN (BRITISH 1949-)

CATHERINE MARTIN (BRITISH 1949-)
NECKLACE
Kumihimo braided white and yellow metal wire and hand braided tasselled silk rope, unmarked, in original wooden box
107cm long (42 1/8in long)
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh, 2001;Private Collection, U.K.
Catherine Martin was the first Westerner to graduate in the ancient Japanese braiding technique of Kumihimo, in Japan. Taking this traditional technique back to her London studio, Martin has earned critical acclaim internationally for her ingenious creative approach, transforming fine precious metal wire into beautiful, delicate contemporary jewellery. Her work is now held in important collections worldwide including the Victoria & Albert Museum, London and National Museums Scotland.