Gourd Brooch Creation

Brooch, Lonesome Heart, made of gourd and metal leaf. Measurements: 2 1/8 x 1/2 x 2 inches, 2010.

Brooch design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2010 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Necklace Creation

Necklace, Cesar, made of gourd, metal leaf, brass and nylon cord. Pendant: 2 1/4 x 1 x 2 1/4 inches. Chain: 39 inches, 2010.

Necklace design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2010 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Earrings Creation

Earrings, Chained Hearts, made of gourd, brass, metal leaf and aluminum. Measurements: 3 1/2 x 3/8 x 1 1/4 inches. 2010.

Earrings design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2010 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Purse Creation

Purse, Love Never Loses its Way Home, made of gourd, leather, glass bead and acrylic medium. Measurements: 5 x 4 x 5 inches. 2007.


Purse design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2007 and 2010 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Noni Revisited

I posted the ring design, Noni, on April 25, 2010. Since then, I have had several inquiries about how to wear it. So, here is Noni revisited.

Ring, Noni, made of gourd and paperclay. Measurements: 2 x 2 x 1 inches. Size: 3 3/4. 2006. Ring design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2006 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Making Jewellery Feature

I am featured in the Inspirations section (page 68) of the May 2010 issue of Making Jewellery magazine. The magazine is based out of England. So, I am officially an internationally recognized gourd artist. Super cool!

Gourd Jewelry Creation

Ring, Noni, made of gourd and paperclay. Measurements: 2 x 2 x 1 inches. Size: 3 3/4. 2006.

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