THE RIG | Rope Belt/Lariat Necklace
Sunbleached Seafoam Shapeshifter (say it three times fast?)
THE RIG began as a trip to the local marine store. I fell in love with this gorgeous, substantial nylon rope and was warned that the color wouldn't be perfectly preserved if it were left out in the sun. Naturally, I replied, "sold".
This piece shows off that organic seafoamy turquoise mottling, both in its texture and in the tassels that I gleefully allowed to unravel. It's been hand beaded with a little clustered growth colony of yummy, blobby, high-nacre vintage grey pearls, anchored by a length of rusty microcord. An industrial reimagined steel washer acts as the adjusting mechanism.
Wear it knotted around the waist, across the body as a sling, or around the neck as a drop lariat.
Industrial hardware, very good pearls, and rope that has already lived a little.
Handmade and one of a kind.
Measurements: 44" total length. Accommodates waists up to 36". 2x2" washer ring.