Friday, 25 November 2011

Mari Eluned Welsh Slate Jewellery

From her workshop in Snowdonia, the Welsh Jewellery Designer, Mari Eluned has established a successful business creating unique Welsh Slate jewellery and contemporary pieces using natural materials. Her creative flair has proven extremely popular and by now she is selling all over Britain and overseas. Natural materials are combined with precious metal and transformed into delicate, tactile jewellery inspired by nature, agriculture and her Welsh roots. Mari creates each piece by hand and has a beautiful collection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings that are a pleasure to wear. She takes pride in the quality of the workmanship and the uniqueness of her designs.

Mari is from an agricultural background and grew up on a remote Welsh farm in Gwynedd. She had a natural creative talent from an early age which developed throughout her time at school and college and has ultimately become her career.
After graduating from Loughborough University in 2006, with a 1st Class BA Honours degree in Jewellery & Silversmithing, Mari set up her own workshop at her home in Mallwyd, Merionethshire. ‘Mari Eluned’ has since flourished into a successful business. Her designs, especially her Welsh Slate Jewellery have caught the eye of people all over Britain as well as overseas, customers who appreciate contemporary design; or for individuals who wants to wear and treasure a ‘little piece of Wales’. She continues to design and create unique jewellery inspired by her passion for nature, her surroundings and natural materials.
Winner of the 2009 Gwynedd Taste & Talent award
‘Young Craft Worker / Artist of the Year’
BA Hons (First Class) Jewellery & Silversmithing
Loughborough University 2003 - 2006
Foundation Course in Art & Design (Distinction)
Coleg Menai, Bangor 2002 – 2003


 A selection of Mari's work is now available at our online shop