Triquetra

This is some recent work for a client and co-worker Sandy that wanted a hair barrette with the celtic symbol "Triquetra" on it.  The Triquetra has many different meanings depending on what circle you are in.  In Christian circles wikipedia says  "The symbol was later used by Christians as a symbol of the Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). This appropriation was particularly easy because the triquetra conveniently incorporated three shapes that could be interpreted as Christian Ιχθυς symbols."  - that definition is good enough for me.  This piece is made from 5-6 oz. veg tanned leather and and finished off with 1/8" kangaroo lace.  She was ecstatic when she received her custom hair barrette.  I get great satisfaction making these leather pieces - that's why I do what I do - but when a customer literally jumps up and down with excitement and makes a certain shrill of pure happiness and joy - it makes all the hours of hard work well worth it.