A pair of filigree ear hooks informed by Hieracium vulgatum — Common Hawkweed, a wildflower associated with resilience and adaptability in natural environments. Each form is constructed in sterling silver through strand-by-strand filigree for the floral detail and wire manipulation for the hook structure. The design follows a continuous curved line that extends along the ear, allowing the piece to sit as part of its outline rather than as a separate ornament. The Hieracium bloom is formed as the central focal point of the structure, positioned along the curve as the primary moment of detail, while the surrounding line supports and carries this emphasis through a continuous form. Together, the composition reflects the way Hieracium grows in nature — as a persistent wildflower that holds its presence within shifting and often challenging environments. The central bloom represents the point where that persistence becomes visible, while the extending line reflects the conditions and movement that support it. — Handcrafted in London through wire manipulation and strand-by-strand filigree construction, using fine silver wire that is shaped and placed individually. The process is slow and controlled, informed by Indonesian craft traditions and carried through a contemporary approach to form and composition.
