Mermaid Wire Necklace

This incredible, sculptural wire necklace is like a piece of wearable art. A 3-dimensional mermaid with beaded details swims through a current of vibrant blue wire with sparkling beads. Created specially for our Poetry In Ocean showcase, inspired by poems written by Louise Walker. 

Made from hand-knotted coated wire, this necklace is lightweight and flexible, and is large enough to pass over the head to be worn.

The Designer 

Blanka Sperkova began to experiment with wire in 1970. Inspired by traditional wire techniques used by Slovak tinkers, she has worked extensively with wire since 1975. She does not, however, use traditional tinker techniques. She has created a unique technique of finger knitting, which uses neither knitting needles nor other tools. Using a basic loop, she creates both free sculptures and jewellery.
 Early in her career she created figurative forms, based on the human body and animal motifs, but these gradually evolved into more abstract forms, always based on some distinct meaning. She has applied her wire techniques to her work in animated films and graphics. She often manipulates the airy transparency of knitted wire to create within forms that demonstrate an expressive interplay between light and shadow.

Jewellery Care

To look after your jewellery we recommend it must not be worn in the bath, shower or whilst swimming and we advise any perfume or hairspray is to be applied before putting on your jewellery to avoid contact with chemicals and cosmetics. Please remove your jewellery before engaging in practical activities such as sport. 

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