Meet Alva the Handmade Alligator Clutch

She is a special one, my little Alva. At the moment I am attending Savannah College of Art and design to receive a Masters in Accessory Design. There was a competition, 6 kids were chosen to create 4 products from Alligator skins. The mission was to utilize the skin as best as possible. So from one hide 4 products were born and Alva was one of them. It is a medium size clutch with a collapsable guest and a hand carved wood zipper pull that is backed with nu gold. The interior has 6 credit card slots as well as one large slip pocket. So excited to see how she does in the finals.

 Xo.OPhilya.

Handmade Leather side Pouch

This small hip pouch has several special features that I am so proud to share. This paisley print scarf was my Omas, sadly she passed away and this is what I had left of her. I attempted to replicate the print with acrylic leather paint, and paint markers, on a molded piece of Veg tan leather. 

Attempting new ways to construct the handles. Although I realize I am far from perfection or if there is such a thing. 

Yes is truly just a mock up of what is to come. But I am excited to have explored this construction. 

Xo.OPhilya.

Unique Wood Pendents

Each product provides an unexplainable intimate experience. Considering the amount of time and thought that went into the labor of just one item is astounding and worth mentioning. I truly wish there was a way to bring the process of the production to life. Although the finished products are wonderful to gaze at, the beauty lies within the making. The intricate details are what create that breathtaking finish. Since I at the moment am the one and only working on creating, producing, selling, photographing, and all that comes with the beginnings to a business, I find a lack of energy in each department. One day I hope to bring the true strength of Ophilya to life and expose the beauty of the process. Baby steps!

     Xo.OPhilya.

Handmade Leather Clutch

      Handmade Small Leather Zipper Clutch. This is just the beginning. 
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Handmade Low-Wedge Ballerina Slip ons.

I finally have made myself a unique pair of ballerina flats. I have been on this kick with, what I call, the frankenstein wedge.
I dislike not being able to wear heels for long periods of time, all the blood rushing towards my feet while signs of blisters emerge. So to solve this issue of mine, I have created a simple slip on wedge that easily converts from dressy to casual. So excited to wear them out. 

Xo.OPhilya.

Handmade Wood Pendent With Agate Stone

Each one of these pendents I have found a growing attachment to. Hand-carved and shaped to a smooth delicately curved form, this Green Acrylic maple pendent, with a unique Moss Agate stone is just the beginning to a series of hand carved wooden pendents. 

 Xo.OPhilya.

 

Hand-carved Buckeye Burl Wood Pendent

With each piece we truly dedicate time, and love to complete every detail. This Pendent is hand carved out of Buckeye Burl. 

Just to inform the readers, Burl is the part of wood which exposes the knots, which makes it a little more difficult to work with, but when is it complete, the grain is magnificent. 

To compliment the beautiful shades of blues and greens within the wood, we have embedded a Tiger Eye stone into the face of the pendent. The chain is a antique chain with a strong magnetic clasp. 

Features which you miss by not being able to experience this piece up close, is the smooth shape of the pendent. We have begun building upon this idea of stimming. Stimming is also known as self-stimulation, which is created by a repetitive movement that triggers the calmness of nerves. Organic shapes seem to calm the nerves and sooth some from bad habits. At first this idea seemed far fetched, but it has truly proven to work. We strive for products of purpose.

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Xo.OPhilya.

Recycled Leather and Wood Necklace

We make sure to save every last piece of leather and wood, to attempt to create unique pieces of art with these near useless materials. Today we present to you, a simple braided leather chain with a recycled Olive wood pendent. Every aspect of this piece is proudly recycled, and is read-to-wear. Shop OPHILYA.

                Xo.OPhilya.

Wooden Lathe Purple Acrylic Pendent

This unique pendent is a hand lathed purple acrylic wood piece with a small embedded tigers eye stone at the very end. My new endeavor during this project was to make sure that the piece had movement. The connection piece is hand craved from wood and I ran a metal wire through the side and into the lathed piece in order for it to move freely back and forth. Yes this did take forever to create, but I enjoy every moment I spend with each item. From start to finish it is a magical process to create products with inspirational qualities.

Xo.OPhilya.

Embedded Vintage Compass

I take pleasure in the discovery of old vintage items, so when a unusable compass found its way into the trash, I took it upon myself as a goal of finding this piece a proper home. With great delight I found a way to frame its beauty of timeless aging, and decided to hand whittle a exotic wooden cocobollo shell. To add to its make-shift appearence, I accompanied it with a braided yarn and leather chain, with the bottom half rapped in waxed cord. Most of this necklace is indeed recycled. But through this attempt, I hoped to have given back the life to these unusable scraps by adding a little charm and proper craftsmenship to the mix.

Xo.OPhilya.

Recycled Leather wallets with Wooden Clasp

Since I continuously have scraps of leather and wood laying around the studio, I decided it was time to deliberate and think of a way to put them to use. So now I present to you the new and improved recycled leather branded wallets. Indeed every aspect of this wallet has been recycled and reused. 

Xo.OPhilya.

You may purchase from a variety of colors from Ophilya

Hand-Cut Leather Detailed Clutch

The first of its kind. A small hand-cut leather over-lay clutch. Name, yet to be determined. It is a small hand held purse with a hand tied knotted clasp. From this product I hope to create a new line of accessories inspired by the idea of overlaying materials. This particular bag has been gifted to the mother of my dearest love, for Christmas. Always supportive in every way, she now struts her stuff with her newly hand-crafted clutch. I make a point that each item falls into the hands of its rightful owner, so the first of many clutches belongs to the one who has given the love and encouragement to follow my dreams and create these one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art.


   Xo.OPhilya.

Handmade Steampunk Chukka Boots

These are my hand-crafted leather steampunk chukka boots, made for my collection during my Senior year at Savannah College of Art and Design. They were on display for a year at SCAD but now they are in my rightful possession and placed upon my size 38 foot. They are not only comfortable, but handmade, and the perfect addition to my wardrobe. I hope for the day I see others walking around in these wearable works of art.

    Xo.OPhilya.

Hand-lathed Wooden Pendents with Embedded Stone

Our new works in progress. These are Hand-carved wooden lathe pendents made from acrylic Tineo wood and Bocote. To add and practice the skills of precision, we delicately etched in a whole, to embed a stone in order to create that mesmerizing one-of-a-kind piece. This is only the start to some uniquely crafted pendents, so stay tune...

Xo.OPhilya.