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More than three thousand years ago,
the Chinese started using wooden lattice grilles in
their windows. The wooden lattice is painted either in
black, red or decorated with gilt then covered with
translucent rice paper. Just before Chinese New Year
every year, the paper is replaced with fresh paper; any
damaged lattice repaired – all to welcome the New Year.
From an artistic standpoint, Chinese
lattice is visually appealing and for the mathematician,
intellectually intriguing. Each lattice is laid out with
precision and absolute accuracy; often a series of
octagon, hexagon, parallelograms form a maze that is
perfectly ordered.
This lattice work is the inspiration
behind this cuff. A series of precisely placed right
angle woven units laid out in a mesmerizing pattern. A
seemingly intricate grid using colors, finishes and
embellishments resulting in a lace-like cuff. The same
lattice precision is reinforced through the use of the
intriguing right angle weave.
The clasp and bracelet endings are
woven from cubic right angle weave in an open-work lace
style. This creates an intricate, delicate filigree
style clasp that is as much a focal point as the
bracelet itself.
A great way to get familiar with the
often frustrating right angle weave. The use of
different colors and finishes will help you “see” the
different units with ease. An impressive addition to any
wardrobe.
This tutorial is in two parts. The
first part details the construction of the bracelet and
the clasp. The second part “One Pattern, Three
Variations” is a suggestion of color types, finishes and
embellishments that create three separate looks for the
same bracelet. |
