Matthew Swope Vintage Bead NecklaceMatthew Swope has been designing jewelry, re working vintage garments and making handbags and pouches since 2000. Rarely making multiples, his works are almost always unique pieces made from a wide variety of traditional jewelry materials as well as those non traditional. Born in Colorado in 1964 and raised in Pennsylvania, he studied Art History at Columbia Universitys School of General Studies, graduating cum laude. As a teenager he began working

Why MK chose this piece: the color

Due to its handmade nature

Guaiac WoodBase: Cedar Leaf Oil

Sleeve Length: 23"

magazine pages

as this jacket runs a little big

anything suede lately

silk trim and bow

This collection of pottery was discovered by MK in the Florida panhandle

Fabric: silk

Shoulder: 19”

Fabric: Wool Blend