Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Inlay Stone & Wood Stimming Pendant




Each wood pendant is completely unique. We hand-carve the wood to house the stone. 
The special part about these pendants are that they serve a specific purpose. Every human has a coping mechanism that allows them to adjust to changing environments, this mechanism is called stimming, self-stimmulation. Most choose a repetitive body movement, whether its rocking back and forth, sucking their thumb, touching hair, things of that nature. The pendants are shaped to replicate the natural curves of the body in order sooth the wearer with a simple touch.  

Believe it or not, they absolutely worked for the individuals who  have tried it. These pieces are not just meant to be fancy, or beautiful, they are meant to create comfort and expose confidence. 

Xo.OPhilya.






Friday, May 22, 2015

Meet Rowen Our Handbag/Backpack


Meet Rowen!!  A Rustic leather Handbag/Backpack that was built to last. There is a balance of functional space and pockets to keep the wearer organized but not overwhelmed with compartments. Hidden slip pockets are located on either side of the bag for cup holders, as well as zipper pockets located on the front panel of the slip pocket for addition storage. The gusset is expandable for easy access, and the interior not only exposes the pride of our craftsmanship with partial lining, but also has elements of hand-painted gestural cicadas along the bottom of the bag. 

I am sure the additional details might sometimes be excessive, but this has become a way of expressing our passion for our craft. Some seem to understand,  while others still believe our time should be spent on quantity rather then quality. 



Xo.OPhilya.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

New take on a work boot


A new take on an artists work boot... This is just a sample shoe of a boot meant to be multi-functional.
 The features include a detachable sock lining. The front panel of the boot is piped with wire for unique styling and a snap is hidden inside the lining to snap down the front panel toward the toe. This is just the beginning of multi-functional footwear. 


Xo.OPhilya.