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Miriam Hanid

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I design and make sculptural silver, inspired by movement, water and natural themes. Using my signature chasing and engraving techniques I create organic tactile vessels and centrepieces. My silverware features in public and private collections worldwide.

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Miriam Hanid Inner Light, chased silver and gold bowl with leaf pattern

Miriam Hanid Inner Light, chased silver and gold bowl with leaf pattern

Miriam Hanid Inner Light, chased silver and gold bowl with leaf pattern

Miriam Hanid Inner Light, chased silver and gold bowl with leaf pattern

Miriam Hanid Inner Light, chased silver and gold bowl with leaf pattern

Miriam Hanid Inner Light, chased silver and gold bowl with leaf pattern

Miriam Hanid Inner Light, chased silver and gold bowl with leaf pattern

Miriam Hanid Inner Light, chased silver and gold bowl with leaf pattern

INNER LIGHT - Bowl representing the duality of existence, inner and outer, light and shade, conscious and subconscious, inner and outer leaves mirroring each other. See instagram @miriamhanid for more detailed description!
#chasingandrepousse #silverandgold #silverleaves #silverbowl

05.04.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Miriam Hanid and Toby Cotterill in Miriams workshop, chasing with hammers and punches

Miriam Hanid and Toby Cotterill in Miriams workshop, chasing with hammers and punches

Toby Cotterill's chasing of beetle horns done while in Miriam's workshop

Toby Cotterill's chasing of beetle horns done while in Miriam's workshop

Toby Cotterill's chasing of beetles done while in Miriam's workshop

Toby Cotterill's chasing of beetles done while in Miriam's workshop

Had a great week facilitating chasing and repousse and uchidashi with jeweller Toby Cotterill who received Arts Council funding to come and learn with me!
#chasingandrepousse #beetlehorns #silversmithing #chasingandrepousseworkshop

01.04.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Miriam Hanid Cedarwood Silver tumbler

Miriam Hanid Cedarwood Silver tumbler

Miriam Hanid Eucalyptus Silver tumbler

Miriam Hanid Eucalyptus Silver tumbler

Cedar and Eucalyptus tumblers, made in 2013 as part of a set of 4 of 'aroma' tumblers. The other two were Iris and Bergamot. I really enjoyed doing various different styles on the 4 tumblers and will dig the images of the other two out!

#miriamhanid #silvertumbler #silvercup #silverware

10.03.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, I tried the Ebay stuff, I bought a disc and had it spun and it works well for chasing so I dont see any reason why it should cause a problem hopefully!

03.03.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Have you tried www.smithmetal.com?

03.03.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I found it on Ebay!

03.03.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! Just time and practise and anyone can achieve the same results with their own inspiration!

03.03.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Miriam Hanid Fierce Grace Bowl in silver

Miriam Hanid Fierce Grace Bowl in silver

Miriam Hanid Infinitude Vessel in silver

Miriam Hanid Infinitude Vessel in silver

Miriam Hanid Engraved Pixie Box in silver

Miriam Hanid Engraved Pixie Box in silver

Miriam Hanid Deep Blue Bowl in silver

Miriam Hanid Deep Blue Bowl in silver

I'm running more chasing and RepoussΓ© and Hand Engraving courses in 2025! DM me your email to find out more...
#chasingandrepousse #chasingandrepusseworkshops #silversmithing #handengraving

03.03.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes when I need ideas I go back to what I'm really excited about and explore it a bit, by looking at more images. Not doing something I've done before but trying to delve deeper! Not sure if that helps!

27.02.2025 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Miriam Hanid Cascade Water Jug in Britannia silver

Miriam Hanid Cascade Water Jug in Britannia silver

Miriam Hanid Cascade Water Jug in Britannia silver on John Makepeace's 'Undulate' table

Miriam Hanid Cascade Water Jug in Britannia silver on John Makepeace's 'Undulate' table

Miriam Hanid and John Makepeace pictured with her Cascade Water Jug in Britannia silver on John's 'Undulate' console table.

Miriam Hanid and John Makepeace pictured with her Cascade Water Jug in Britannia silver on John's 'Undulate' console table.

My Cascade Jug was commissioned by John Makpeace OBE, and was exhibited on his 'Undulate' Console table at 'Furniture and Silver' at British Silver Week 2016.

Britannia silver, hand raised, chased, engraved. 28x18x18cm
#miriamhanid #johnmakepeacefurniture #silverjug #waterjug #johnmakepeace

26.02.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, good luck with the update!

25.02.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes that's true there aren't many groups so it's good you started one!

25.02.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah I see, yes, it's good to have a community of makers to be connected. I am also hoping to reach potential client audiences too!

25.02.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for reposting!

25.02.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What is the purpose of the starter group would you say?

25.02.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Miriam Hanid Silver Plum Blossom Tumbler with gilded details.

Miriam Hanid Silver Plum Blossom Tumbler with gilded details.

Plum Blossom Flowers

Plum Blossom Flowers

Plum Blossom Tumbler, hand chased in britannia silver with lemon gilded details. Inspired by beautiful delicate Chinese plum blossoms.

#miriamhanid #plumblossom #silvercup #silvertumbler #Blossom #chasingandrepoussΓ©
#chasingandrepousse #silverandgold

25.02.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you, yes I did have a look at your starter pack, and checked out a few people and connected with some
Yes sure please add me, do I need to do anything? I'm new on here!

25.02.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

25.02.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautifully carved!

24.02.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Miriam Hanid Threads of Time Centrepiece in silver and 24ct gold.

Miriam Hanid Threads of Time Centrepiece in silver and 24ct gold.

Miriam Hanid Threads of Time Centrepiece in silver and 24ct gold.

Miriam Hanid Threads of Time Centrepiece in silver and 24ct gold.

Miriam Hanid Threads of Time Centrepiece in silver and 24ct gold.

Miriam Hanid Threads of Time Centrepiece in silver and 24ct gold.

Miriam Hanid Threads of Time Centrepiece in silver and 24ct gold.

Miriam Hanid Threads of Time Centrepiece in silver and 24ct gold.

I designed and made 'Threads of Time' to honour our ancestral Hanid-Awan metalworking skills.
Hand chased, repoussΓ© chased, inlaid, formed. Britannia silver, 24ct gold. (26x26x3cm)
#chasingandrepoussΓ© #goldinlay #miriamhanid #repoussΓ© #silvercentrepiece #silversmith #silversmithing #craftsmanship

24.02.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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