by Alison

Recently I reviewed these awesome haiku bangles by Dave Curoe of DaddyDDesign. And I was curious about how haiku finds it’s way to jewelry… Here’s what Dave has to say about these two art forms:

When did you first become interested in haiku?

I’ve been aware of this poetry style since I was young and didn’t really think about it much untill I was looking for ways to create simple yet original silver jewelry. I always liked the simple elegance that is haiku.

You make and sell a wide range of beautifully crafted body jewelry. What gave you
the idea to design bangles stamped with Japanese poetry?

The idea just kind of came together in my mind one day. I was thinking about how to create a simple piece that would have a twist of some kind. Bangles are not too difficult to make but can be a great little accessory, the stamping gives the pieces much more depth. The idea of stamping jewelry with a message can imbue another level of meaning to the piece. Haiku is beautiful and simple as are bangles on a ladies wrist.

I love the haiku that you chose for your the bangles. How did you choose this poem?

After I had the idea I searched quite a bit for the ideal haiku to use. I thought of using the haiku from the movie Fight Club. But when I think of haiku I think of old Japan. Ideas of discipline, nature and wisdom come to mind. Perhaps I wanted to use words that convey something elementally basic about life. I picked this one because it has a beautiful melancholic tone.

What’s next at DaddyDDesign? Do you have any plans to craft more styles of poetic jewelry?

I’m just finishing my move, I bought a home in August, so my “workshop” is in shambles right now. I have quite a few ideas of directions to go once I am set up again. I would like to continue exploring haiku in jewelry. I would also like to start making castings, I have a few kinetic jewelry ideas, and I still want to revive Art Deco!

Do you write haiku of your own? If yes, care to share one? If no, wanna give it a
try?

I’ve never really written haiku before… At work while pondering your interview I thought of this,

White flakes from above
Naked trees protect the path
Keris by his side