Category: Medium
I historisk sjöfartsfolklore fick en sjöman en svalgetatuering för varje 5 000 nautiska mil de framgångsrikt överlevde till havs. Bär denna svävande trio som en tyst skryt att du har navigerat genom otroligt grova vatten och har den metaforiska distansen att bevisa det.
The swallow trio sits at just the right angle on my wrist, and every time I catch a glimpse I think of the old sailor lore behind it. It’s a subtle piece, but it carries a story that makes me feel like I’ve earned my miles.
The three swallows are spaced perfectly on the chain, so they catch light from every angle without tangling. I've worn it daily since it arrived and the clasp still feels solid, which is more than I can say for past pieces. It's my quiet little nod to making it through my own rough waters.
The maritime backstory sold me on this design, and the trio sits at just the right angle on my forearm for that quiet nod to having weathered some rough patches. The linework is clean and the spacing feels intentional, not crowded.
