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PARCHMENT COLLAGE CUFF
$40.00
handmade
community voted (117 votes)
Looking Sweet
Margaret Dorfman captures the essence of springtime in these gorgeous, shimmering cuffs. The brilliant circles of color suggest blossoms collecting on the surface of a pond, but Dorfman actually creates them using fresh fruits and vegetables. The most colorful varieties are cured, pressed, aged and dried into a thin sheet. The sheet is then fused to a copper cuff that shines through the parchment, producing a lovely glow. Handmade in California. Each is one-of-a-kind and will vary.
Choose one of two color combinations: Watermelon Radish/Zucchini/Thai Green Papaya (left) or Beet/Purple Cabbage/Watermelon Radish (right).
Also, please check out our Carrot Parchment Collage Cuff
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- Item ID: 22101
- Materials: copper, parchment, dried vegetables
- 6.25" L x 1.5" W
- Cuffs are delicate; use care when adjusting.
Store out of direct sunlight.
Margaret Dorfman
Margaret's work is made by hand from over 40 different varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables that are cured, dried, pressed and aged in a 10-14 day process. The translucent parchments that result capture and preserve the jewel-like colors and intricate structures that are characteristic of each fruit or vegetable. She calls this Vegetable Parchment, because the texture and translucency calls to mind the vellum parchments of medieval Europe.
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
117 votes * 20 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Margaret Dorfman's bold fruit and vegetable parchment pieces have always made us smile, so we were thrilled to see her latest design! Which colorful combination do you like best?
Melissa
Vote: Thumbs up!
fun and unique
Katherine
Vote: Thumbs up!
This would be great with a nice summer outfit. I think yhese are really great
Laurel
A little pricey, but absolutely beautiful!
Karen
Vote: Thumbs up!
Looked at this artist for months and couldn't decide on a color - finally got the beet cuff, and am so pleased with it. But now I want one with mixed colors too! This is a fantastic blend of materials and will be added to my gift giving list.
Rita
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very unique. Beautiful. Great touch by having each piece signed by the artist. Not sure the name of the item does it justice -- might want to emphasize the fruits/vegetables or hit on the Vegan/Vegetarian market somehow with the name.
Kim
Vote: Thumbs down!
Too delicate to be worn on a regular basis and a bit pricey.
Ali
Very, very pretty, but too expensive.
Deborah
Vote: Thumbs down!
The words "one size does not fit all" truly comes into play here.
Carol
Vote: Thumbs up!
I really like these cuffs - but I would worry that they are too small. I got my dad's hands and wrists - not my mom's.
Susan
Vote: Thumbs up!
perfect for the Uncommon collection, something you can't find in your local jewelry store. Natural materials is a plus.
Anne
Vote: Thumbs down!
Pricey and they look like they would break after a few wearings.
Sarah
Vote: Thumbs up!
Oh cool! But still too pricey
Rachael
Vote: Thumbs up!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Nichols
Vote: Thumbs up!
love that each one is unique!
Izzy
Vote: Thumbs down!
ive seen these in many places and they all seem to be a little iffy on quality. and the price is too high for my taste...
MJ
Too much for too little. Sorry.
Cynthia
Cute $35 maybe?
Nancy
Love these!
Sandra
LOVE! LOVE!! LOVE!!!