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  • Emerald Isle

    Emerald Isle

    There are pieces that feel forged for battle, and there are pieces that feel woven into legend. Our newest creation—Emerald Isle—is European 4-in-1 Emerald Green. It is adorned with olive and dark grey dragon scales. It lives in both worlds.   Inspired by the sagas of Shieldmaidens and the shimmer of dragonhide, this design balances…

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  • Valkyrie

    Valkyrie

    Forged for Every Realm: The Versatile Power of Bronze and Grey Chainmaille comes to life in Valkyrie This piece is crafted in the timeless European 4-in-1 weave. It blends bronze and grey rings. There is a striking cascade of bronze dragon scales. Whether you’re commanding an airship, defending a fjord, or standing guard at a…

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  • Basilisk

    Basilisk

    Forged for every Realm You might be commanding the skies from your Steampunk airship. You could be wandering the frostbitten paths of a Viking tundra. Perhaps you’re simply stepping out into the modern world with a look all your own. This piece was made to go with you. Crafted in the timeless European 4-in-1 weave,…

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  • Bronzeheart

    Bronzeheart

    Unyielding and elemental, Bronzeheart is the embodiment of resilience. European 4-in-1 rings in rich bronze form a seamless weave, warm as leather and strong as ancient stone. Dark Henna dragon scales across the chest and sleeves give this piece the look of worn leather. This piece has a versatility that can blend into almost any…

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  • Winterborne

    Winterborne

    Winterborne invites you to embody strength, grace, and myth. Wear it to a medieval faire or fantasy convention. Use it as a statement piece in your personal legend. Who Is She For? •Collectors of artisan chainmaille •Cosplayers seeking authentic texture and silhouette •Fantasy lovers who want wearable art with lore •Everyday adventurers who crave bold,…

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  • Moonshard

    Moonshard

    Soft, calm and elegant, Moonshard gleams in dark grey rings with dark grey and mauve dragon scales. European 4-in-1 rings create a fluid mantle. Textured dragon scales ripple across the front and shoulders like fragments of a fallen moon.  This piece is subtle. It is also powerful. It stands ready to accent any number of…

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Bold is Beautiful. Wearing a Statement Necklace with Ease.

This Byzantine chainmaille necklace—three lush shades of green, held together with larger silver rings—might seem bold at first glance. It’s intricate, significant, unapologetically present. And yet, on her, it doesn’t overwhelm. It enhances. There’s a quiet confidence in choosing a piece that others might call “too big.” But what does that even mean? Too bold…

Chainmaille in the Steampunk World

We’ve been told more than once that “chainmaille has no place in the Steampunk realm.” That line usually comes right after Steampunk cosplayers encourage us to apply. They love our work. It comes right before the event organizers reject us. We’ve heard similar things from Renaissance Fairs, too. Our colors aren’t “period enough,” our booth…

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