One of my most important projects during 2020 was the Cascade Loving Cup, commissioned by the Clothworkers’ Company. Since writing this blog, and running a series of Instagram posts charting […]
Chased
Oriental Inspired Works
The art of Japan has always intrigued me. Its unique style of storytelling through imagery is fascinating – from the more traditional calligraphy, woodblock prints and ink paintings to Manga-style […]
Summer Interns – Nurturing New Talent
In summer 2018 I received a series of emails from two very determined students – Sana Pathan from Paris and Julius Hanl from Vienna. Sana, 20, who had just finished […]
London Craft Week and The Clothworkers’ Company Commission
Earlier in 2019 I started work on a new silver commission, a tall two-handled Loving Cup and cover for the Clothworkers’ Livery Company, one of the twelve great livery companies […]
The Mountain Incense Burner
“a perfect mixture of poetic and musical lines with a bold application” (happy client feedback on delivery!) Britannia/Sterling silver, lemon gilding, hand chased, engraved and carved with inner incense container. […]
Radiance Centrepiece
Britannia Silver, 50x50x5cm. Hand chased and repoussé chased on pitch and formed with nylon and wooden tools. Commissioned by The Goldsmiths Company in 2017 for The 2014/15 Prime Warden’s Special […]
Showstoppers: Silver Centrepieces
“Silver is a seductive, glamorous material and the centrepiece is one of its most wondrous uses. Showstoppers at Temple Newsam, Leeds took two iconic centrepieces from our historic silver collection […]
Goldsmiths Craft and Design Awards 2017
“The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council is an industry body that promotes the highest standard in design and craftsmanship within the jewellery industry and allied crafts. As part of the promotion of […]
New Look Website!
I’m delighted to officially launch my new look Miriam Hanid website today! I’ve been working on it behind the scenes for a few months now, refreshing all the content, modernising […]
Fine Lines Solo Showcase
In August 2015, I travelled up to Edinburgh for the preview and opening of Fine Lines – the special Festival Exhibition from 6th August-5th September at The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh. […]