Amarette Gregor, of Portland, Oregon, is known for combining bundles of thread and fabricated metal setting into texturally striking wearable art.

Inspired by her grandmother’s old thread collection, her love of color, and material exploration, Amarette sought to “create a visual conversation between disparate elements.” The tension and balance between the two materials, the sheen of hard metal, the lush, vibrant bundle of threads makes for an exciting and surprising adornment.