Gourd Jewelry Creation

Ring, Abidjan, made of gourd, paperclay, metal leaf; hand fabricated. Measurements: 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.

Ring design by Sala Faruq. Photos by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2010 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Jewelry Workshop

I have been invited to teach a gourd jewelry workshop, which I am delighted to do. The participants will be making a bottleneck style gourd ring (far left) and a centerpiece style gourd ring (immediate left). The workshop will be held at The Shepherdess, 2802 Juan Street, Suite 18, San Diego, CA, on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. For details and to register click here.

Ring (above left), Diego, made of gourd. Measurements: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches, 2006. Ring (above right), Ella, made of gourd and decorative button. Measurements: 1 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches, 2010.

Ring designs by Sala Faruq. Photos by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2010 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Jewelry Creation

Ring, Navar, made of gourd, 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 2 inches. Size: 12. 2007.

Ring design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2007 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Jewelry Creation

Brooch, Melba, made of gourd, 3 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 inches, 2009.

Brooch design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2009 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Jewelry Creation

Necklace, Odetta, made of gourd, metal leaf, black beaded chain, cooper, and brass. Chain: 18 inches. Gourd beads: 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches approximately. 2009.

Necklace design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2009 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Post Trunk Show

The trunk show went well (see my table set-up to the left). I sold several jewelry pieces. A number of people signed my guest register and/or took my business card. And, I got to be in a beautiful environment with positive people.

Gourd Jewelry Creation

Necklace, Sasha, made of gourd, pearls, cooper, and brass. Chain: 24 inches. Pendant: 3 x 1 3/4 x 3 inches. 2009.

Necklace design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2009 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Jewelry Trunk Show

I am showcasing my distinctive gourd jewelry collection at an EXCLUSIVE TRUNK SHOW for one day only! Get 10 percent off selected items. Enter to win one of two $5.00 Gift Certificates. Also, a percentage of the proceeds will go to a charity of my choice.

Please stop by and bring your friends to Opium Gallery at 425 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101 on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.

Gourd Jewelry Creation

Ring, Polonia, made of gourd, fabric and beads. Measurements: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 1/8 inches. Size: 11. 2008.

Ring design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2008 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

HGTV Share My Craft

One of my favorite television channels is HGTV. So, it is quite the thrill to have my gourd creations on HGTV Share My Craft. Check me out. Go to www.hgtv.com and click on Crafts. Then, click on Share My Craft. In the Share My Craft search box, type "gourddiva" (that's me).

Gourd Jewelry Creation

Necklace, Alma, made of gourd, silver, pearls, and sterling silver Soft Flex wire. Chain: 25 inches. Pendant: 3 1/2 x 2 x 2 inches. 2006.

Neklace design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2006 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Jewelry Creation

Ring, Javier, made of gourd and Paperclay. Measurements: 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 inches. Size 11. 2007.

Jewelry design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2007 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Jewelry Creation

Bracelet, Ahmadu, made of gourd and metal leaf. Measurement: 2 1/2 x 4 x 4 inches. 2007.

Jewelry design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2007 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.