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Ruth Obolensky

Ruth Obolensky was born in Queensland, Australia where she studied to be an elementary school teacher. Ruth attended the Glassel School of Art and later studied interior design at Houston University. She has been a member of a number of professional craft organizations including the Weaver’s Guild and Fiber Artists Group in Houston, the Bead Society in Austin, and the Button Society in Asheville.

Ruth now lives in Western North Carolina where she uses buttons from a collection that spans several decades to create unique, playful jewelry.






Red Button Necklace

hand-strung vintage buttons

size:  24" long
$ 90.- (afro108)

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Tutti Fruity Button Necklace

hand-strung vintage buttons

size:  19" long
$ 90.- (afro125)

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Parfait Necklace

Hand crocheted with vintage buttons

size:  32" long (may be tied shorter)
$ 140.- (ro130)

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Flowers of Summer Button Necklace

hand-strung vintage buttons

size:  18" long
$ 80.- (ro132)

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Vegetable Ivory Button Necklace

hand-strung vintage buttons

size:  18" long
$ 140.- (afro123)

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Red and Gold Button Necklace

hand-strung vintage buttons

size:  18" long
$ 90.- (afro126)

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