$108.00
Authentic vintage typewriter keys, culled from mid-20th century Smith Corona, Royal or Underwood typewriters, are connected with our pretty lace edge settings to spell out the 7 letter word or saying of your choice. Each custom made bracelets comes packaged with our signature gift box.
All of the typewriter keys we use in our pieces are authentic, repurposed keys, all over 60 years old. As a result, the keys show a bit of wear, and often have imperfections on the rims or faces. I think this is what adds to their character and beauty. The Japanese have a practice called wabi sabi, which, in its simplest form, means beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete". In one sense wabi sabi is a school of thought whereby the student of wabi sabi learns to find the most simple objects interesting, fascinating and beautiful. Fading autumn leaves would be an example. Wabi sabi can change our perception of the world to the extent that a chip or crack in a vase makes it more interesting and gives the object greater meditative value. Similarly materials that age such as bare wood, paper and fabric become more interesting as they exhibit changes that can be observed over time. (Wikipedia)
The Weekend Store celebrates the art of wabi sabi in our jewelry. Each imperfection represents a stroke of the key that may have been used to write love letters, that first great novel, or poetry to a distant friend. Your bracelet will be a combination of modern functionality with the charm of the past, each one of a kind, with its own story to tell. Just like you.
Each bracelet measures 7 1/2", with a 2" extender chain for a perfect fit. Please contact us if you have different size requirements.