Challenging the next generation / PAT PRUITT

Do you like accessories?

Well, to be honest, it's not that common.

Such a self-serving design. Lol

However, at one point, we were able to make a transaction.

A showroom and store for an Indian jewelry dealer

When I visited, I saw the work and it immediately caught my eye.

I remember it being stolen.

I don’t think I’m much of a collector of Indian jewelry.

I don't find it particularly interesting, but I like it if it's a beautiful piece of art.

Otherwise, no matter how legendary an artist you are,

I have a sense that I dislike even certain things.

The reason why he caught her eye in an instant.

That was something I had never seen before.

Because it was a piece with a look and design I'd never seen before.

I was immediately interested, so I asked the dealer about it.

I asked questions and listened to their stories.

By the time I finished listening to that story, I was completely

It was decided. Haha.

Because it didn't fit the concept of the store at that time

I stopped buying things from them, but I bought them about 10 years ago.

I purchased a bangle.

Sorry, this introduction was long.

Now, the main topic

One of the jewelry we carry is called PAT PRUITT.

Introducing works by Indian jewelry artists.

First of all, this artist is usually a Native American jeweler.

I mostly use silver as a material to create my pieces.

We don't use silver at all, and use stainless steel, titanium, zirconium, etc.

He uses artificial minerals in his work to create inlays and other native

Made with classic techniques

Silver is a relatively soft mineral, so it can be processed by hand.

The materials that PAT uses are 100% impossible to process by human power.

So, special tools are made for the processing.

What kind of Indian jewelry is this?! You'll probably wonder.

Probably from people who like Indian jewelry

I think it's a work that will be met with mixed reviews.

(There will probably be more denials lol)

It is no longer Indian jewelry but industrial design.

It's jewelry that looks like this.

The design of the appearance was so cool.

That was number one, but then I started to like that way of thinking.

First of all, natural minerals will eventually become unavailable or difficult to obtain.

(It continues to decrease)

This will lead to higher prices, which will eventually become unrealistic.

It's obvious that there will be a price increase.

(Well, that's still a long way off, haha)

There, artificial materials are used for design and

I think they are thinking about passing on the techniques and skills to the next generation.

I feel that way.

In the world of Native American jewelry

I think there was a time when this kind of thinking and work was difficult to accept.

I was impressed by the mindset of taking on the challenge and sending it out into the world.

The bangles currently in stock are made of stainless steel and are used in cars.

It has a timing belt (rubber) inlay.

It's quite a strange bangle.

Those who have seen the real thing will know.

The size is not adjustable either...lol.

It's a strange piece of jewelry I've never seen before.

Amazingly, it can be coordinated with any outfit.

That's also a big reason to treat it.

No matter how interesting a person's ideas or style may be, I would never suggest it at a clothing store.

If the design does not match the outfit, it will not be sold.

As I wrote at the beginning, no matter what clothes you wear, no matter how old you are

I selected it because it's a wearable design.

I'm rambling on about this, but this is very important.

Regardless of trends, age or style

This is jewelry that anyone can coordinate with if they like it.

And most of the time, this is just a choice of clothes.

It's called Indian jewelry.

What do you think of this unusual piece of jewelry?

Don't you want to wear it for the rest of your life? Lol

See you later.

PAT PRUITT / Timing belt inlayed bracelet