Byodoin Floral Earrings P08701-P00147 with hand-stitched details

with hand-stitched details

then painted with colorful underglazes

Copper patina

Short's paintings starts with sketches which she transfers to the canvas

Byodoin Floral Earrings P08701-P00147 with hand-stitched detailsThe Byodoin Earrings are inspired by the floating Bodhisattvas at the Byodoin Temple in Uji, Japan. The temple's artwork features stylized clouds upon which the Bodhisattvas appear to sitan image that captivated Mia and sparked her desire to create a tribute to this sacred place. Handcrafted from brass and finished with 14k nickel free gold plating, these earrings embody a harmonious blend of cultural heritage and contemporary design.