Chicago has a strong handmade jewelry community that does not always get the credit it deserves. Here is what makes the city's craft scene worth knowing, and why Wild Amra is proud to be part of it.
Botanical jewelry uses real plant materials, not just plant-inspired shapes. Here is what it is, where the tradition comes from, and why the difference between referencing nature and coming from it actually matters.
Uchita, the maker behind Wild Amra in Chicago, explains what handmade actually means, why mass production cannot replicate it, and why the pieces you know the story of never end up in a drawer.
