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BARRETTE
BARRETTE

Gimp work, human hair

ROSE
ROSE

Gimp work, human hair

SPIRAL FLOWER
SPIRAL FLOWER

Gimp work, human hair

FLOWER WITH VINES
FLOWER WITH VINES

Palette work, human hair

BLEEDING HEARTS
BLEEDING HEARTS

Palette work, human hair

HEART
HEART

Palette work, cat hair

PAW
PAW

Palette work, cat hair

Sandra Klowak

Corporeal Curios VICTORIAN HAIRWORK

ARTIST INFO:

I create art with human and pet hair, based on the historic craft of Victorian hairwork, which exploded in popularity during the 1800s. Hairwork was used to memorialize the dead as well as to celebrate friendship, romantic bonds and kinship between the living. The techniques I use are historic, but I bring my own modern perspective to this traditional art form. Hair has the power to immortalize our bodies through art, and I'm honoured to be able to work with such an impactful medium to handcraft lasting keepsakes celebrating the loved ones of my clients.

I live in Winnipeg, Canada -- Treaty 1 Territory, with my partner, two young children and cat. In our spare time we enjoy exploring our province, camping and visiting its many amazing historic museums. I'm passionate about preserving local history, and currently sit as chair of the board of Seven Oaks House Museum in Winnipeg.

Learn more at the Winnipeg Free Press and on the podcast Victorian Samplings.

 
 
 

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I apologize that this did not post Monday when I received the news. I am still trying to figure out why it didn’t. The service and funeral for Leila will be held Thursday December 5. This is the link with details and information to share storie
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Leila Cohoon of Leila’s Hair Museum in the Inited States. She has left this world and was surrounded by family in her final moments. She is survived by 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and 5 gre
Welcome to Wednesday! We are delighted to share another item of antiquity with you. This is a magnificent framed hair work wreath in the horseshoe shape. The flowers are made in at least 3 hair colors if not 4. There are 4 methods used in this wre
Welcome to Monday! We are delighted to share another item of antiquity with you! This is a framed sentimental picture made of hair that is flat worked/ pallete worked. We see cypress trees, and a fir tree in blonde hair, and another tree in dark b
Welcome to Sunday! We are delighted to share another hair worked item with you! This is a stunning human hair embroidery in a gilt frame. This picture is in human hair of blonde, brunette, and black hair. We see trees, a river, a fence and a church.
Welcome to Thursday! We are delighted to share another hair worked item of antiquity with you! This is an amazing table braided human hair brooch set in 14 karat gold findings with seed pearls. In the center we see 3 seed pearls that are flanked w