The Exemplary 2026
1st Place, Non-Professional Original

This flower-shaped beaded bowl is created using the double right angle weave stitch, a structural technique that allows each bead to interlock with precision and strength. Miyuki seed beads form the foundation, while Swarovski pearls and crystals add softness and subtle brilliance.

Inspired by the quiet elegance of a blooming flower, the piece balances delicacy with durability. Its petal-like structure cradles rings and small trinkets, transforming a functional object into a small, luminous sculpture.