Kate asked me to carve our names in Japanese on the reverse side of the Netsuke of her inro. I've been considering the design for a couple days now. Kate's name means Olive, and my last name means Dove, so I combined the two ideas by carving an olive branch with a dove. Kate's name Olive オリーブ is at the top, and my name Jill ジル is at the bottom. Kate taught me the steps to carving in polymer clay nearly a year ago.
I am so honored that she asked me to do this. I have to admit that I felt a bit torn trying to add something to her inro, and putting my name on it. It is her work of art afterall, but I did this to honor Kate's request and as a symbol of our friendship.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Carved Netsuke - Kates Inro
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Jill I love it! It looks great! I love how you did it, it adds so much to it much better than I could have done. Collaborative works are always the best, don't you think? :) hugs
ReplyDeleteI'm so relieved to see you like the carving, Kate, and yes I love collaborative works. I treasure this marvelous gift - it warms my heart to see it in its place of honor above my desk.
ReplyDeleteLovely work from both of you...Jill, I left you a blog award on my blog. :-)
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Melissa, thank you so very much for that award. I’m surpised, humbled and happy all at the same time. Your award really lifted my spirits. Thanks again, and, btw, I adore your Didimaa. She has stolen my heart.
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