Saturday, March 28, 2009

Two Gals From Israel







































I am in constant awe. These two gifted gals, both from Israel are bead weavers. Triz and Smadar challenge our creativity at every turn. Their work is intricate, painstakingly woven together, bead by precious bead and the results are often museum worthy (as I have commented to each of them on more than one occasion). They show us the process, sometimes from beginning to breathtaking end, continually on their blogs. Their life in Israel is clearly reflected in their work, giving us a taste of the depth of their culture and rich heritage. Please, catch your breath and soak it all in. Triz, and Smadar, two gals from Israel. Click on photos to see their Etsy shops and on their names to link to each of their blogs. Thank you, Ladies, for your never ending inspiration!

30 comments:

Unknown said...

Thank you so much Amy for featuring my work especially along side one of my favourite beaders Smadar, am so touched and honoured!!!

Carol Dean Sharpe said...

I adore both of these artists, as women and as bead artists! Thank you so much for featuring them here :D

Jean Hutter said...

Both Triz and Smadar are wonderful bead artists - their work never ceases to amaze me.

Karen Gill said...

A constant source of inspiration, they are so talented!

Smadar's Treasure said...

Amy, thank you so much for featuring my work here! :)
I'm honored and excited to be featured together with Triz, who is one of my most favorite bead artists!

Amy Lilley Designs said...

Hiya Triz...so happy to do this for you two...I've said it before, you two gals could RULE THE WORLD!!!...:)))))

Carol, I agree w/you whole-heartedly
on all counts!

Jean, I so agree w/ you and the sheer wonder of their work..so beautiful!

Karen, 'a constant source of inspiration' could not be more true...tremendous talents indeed..:))

Smadar, I am honored and excited to have done this post!!! SO not kidding when I said to you two gals that you could RULE THE WORLD!!..:))))

Anonymous said...

All beautiful jewelry. Triz is inspiring me to try some seed bead jewelry.

Jackie said...

Amy I am amazed every time I drop by their site also.

Their work is simply incredible. I may not always seem like I have an eye out to buy, but, I do have my favorites marked for Christmas shopping!!

Happy Sunday!!:-)

ixela said...

Woww Amy... great post... I really love the creative work of these "wonderful girls"... they make wonders with beads... always stunning creations!!!

Miriam Shimon said...

How lovely to see two of my favorite bead artists featured here!! They are uniquely talented and both wonderful people!! :)

Amy Lilley Designs said...

TLC Silver...glad to know that you are really being inspired to try some new 'stuff' w/your beading...HAVE FUN!!!

Omerfaurk...thank you very much!

Jackie, I know, I know, I know...jaw dropping...:)))

Ale,from 'Two Gals from Italy', to 'Two Gals from Israel'...I'm spanning the globe...really amazingly gifted women...and wonderful gals as well!!

Cieleo, they are most definitely 2 of my favorites as well...and agreed wonderful gals!!

Live, Love, Laugh, Write! said...

I love their work too!

kml said...

Both Gals are first class artists - such beautiful work!

Hayley/Shu Fen said...

the 2nd is simply GORGEOUS !!!

bryan said...

Such pretty artwork! I really enjoy seeing jewelry that doubles as artwork - multi-functional type of stuff fascinates me :).

Kim said...

beautiful work Amy...and such wonderful subtlety on the colours...
I've received your entry for the competition...thanks so much...
I'll be posting the entries soon...we had a big storm last night and the balcony looks like a bomb has hit it :0

Amy Lilley Designs said...

Rose Works, yes, we all agree!!

Kathy, perfectly put, both gals are first class artists...as I said, their pieces are museum worthy...so beautiful!!

Shu Fen...I love love love the pink necklace as well!!

Bryan...the artistry is majestic...Triz and Smadar cannot help themselves...their gifts are overflowing!!

The Muse said...

Breathtaking!....
It never ceases to amaze me of the wondrous beauty we can create...

The earth said...

Wow...wonderful collections and nice pics :-)

Waterrose said...

Oh two of the best designers! Great feature!

Amy Lilley Designs said...

Hey Kim...love these 2 gals...amazing artistry...OH MY...hope there was no damage to your 'stuff' on the balcony!!!

Ms. Muse...I'm so glad you like...yes, there are no limits to what we can create..:))

The Earth...totally agreed..all around!!

Waterrose...again, totally agreed...all around!!!

Th said...

each unique and lovely :)

Hayley/Shu Fen said...

heyho! dropping by for the 1st time :) keep up the good work! ^^ loved the 1st 2 necklaces :D

Unknown said...

Amy ... we love your jewels...

very vintage looking...

I follow Triz designs but had never seen Smadars work..

so much fun... love the blog...
glad we popped in for a visit
mona & the girls

Amy Lilley Designs said...

Hey Th...as are Triz and Smadar...unique and lovely!!

Welcome Shu Fen...so glad you liked the bead weavers, Triz and Smadar...the are AMAZING...yes?

Hey you GaggerGirls/Mona...so glad you enjoyed my jewels as well and that you had a look/see...thank you!! Yes, Smadar and Triz continually knock our socks off w/ their work!!

Azure Accessories said...

Both women are truly amazing artists and women!!!

Their work never ceases to leave me in awe...I couldn't begin to do what they do...yet I can appreciate the time, effort and talent involved in complete such pieces!!!!!!

Cheers

www.EarthDay.com.pk said...

These are real lovely creations from both the artist. Purely talented, amazing stuff.

Amy Lilley Designs said...

Heather, honestly, I would take a trip to Israel just to sit w/ Triz and Smadar to show me how to bead...I am a-gog by their artistry as well...:)))

EarthDay.com, amazing stuff is true, so true, so true!!!

MyFairLadyVT4 said...

I love both of these ladies work. They are awesome and an inspiration to us all.

Lara Lutrick said...

Wow, love those beaded bracelets. Just wonderful