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Shards of Glass Espadrilles Kit

June 1, 2022 By Melissa Q. Leave a Comment

June is here and I’m happy to present the latest Artist Series….the Shards of Glass Espadrilles Kit.

Are you ready to create for some serious beauty for your feet? I am so excited for a very special round of The Artist Series. This time, rather than present a new method for making shoes, I’m sharing this super special hand-made screen printed pattern created just for us!  Sarah Bertochi, designer and textile artist, has created a positively stunning design exclusively for the espadrilles and, I must say, it suits them so well. 

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This gorgeous, sophisticated but eye-popping design is called Shards of Glass. It’s perfectly sized for the canvas of the espadrilles and has a fabulous mirror image quality.

I’ll let Sarah explain more:

The inspiration for the design came from a random moment while I was walking my dog, Moose. We walk later in the day as the sun starts to set. I happened to look down at just the right time – the sunlight had shifted and I caught the the sparkle of broken glass. The reflections and the actual shapes of the shards of glass became the building blocks for the pattern design.

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Who can’t relate to that moment of inspiration and overwhelming beauty. You can completely see it shining through! How spectacular to now be able to create shoes and wear it on your feet. 

There are three colors of the print available, Black, Peach and Bluestone.   Only five kits are available in each color, they will be on sale until July 1st. 

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One of my favorite things about this print is how different it looks in different colors. The classic black is so striking, the bluestone is so mellow while the peach is a brilliant flash of color. Regardless of color choice, the unique nature of a screen-printed design is evident in each print.   
 
Sarah’s process for surface design is extremely hands-on from point of inspiration to her hands processing ink across a screen. That same making magic is embedded in each of these prints. It makes me immensely excited to imagine them as espadrilles. It’s truly a case of making art that you get to wear. From Sarah fingers to your stitches. 
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I’m so excited to see what you create with these prints. 

As an extra special bonus, Sarah has stitched up matching bucket hats! You can make your shoes  and then pop on a matching bucket hat! Check them out here. 

Note: This is a limited edition release. Sale of these espadrilles will end on July 1st, 2022. 


ABOUT SARAH BERTOCHI:

Sarah Bertochi is a surface pattern designer and print maker from Marlborough, MA & the creative force behind her small handmade business – Sarah Bertochi Handmade.
She likes to think of herself as an “accidental maker” – she discovered and embraced surface pattern design as a creative outlet from a highly stressful outside sales career. 
Sarah became a maker in her own right and now produces small batch handbags, home decor and accessories – each product featuring her hand screen printed bold and graphic patterns.
Sarah’s business is driven by a set of core values. Sustainability, supporting women owned and made in the USA guide her decisions everyday.
  www.sarahbertochi.com I @sarahbertochi

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