Carly N. Herman: Local Designer: BOMBita Jewelry Designs

A few weeks back, I headed deeper into Kensington to the epitome of an artist's studio warehouse, The Viking Mill. Greeted by local jewelry designer Carly N. Herman, we ventured up the old 1937 Philadelphia Wood & Heel Co. steps, (my booty still burning from the morning's stairmaster workout....ugh). Miss Herman, the creator behind BOMBita Jewelry, was kind enough to let me invade her shared workspace and learn about her work and current collaborations. The Tyler School of Art alum has been creating her jewelry design and metal smith company at Viking Mill for the past 2 years. Carly mainly works with precious metals such as brass, silver, gold and bronze.

I've seen a lot of handmade jewelry here in the city, from small boutiques, trunk shows, pop-in-shops to First Friday art galleries. Her work is goes above the term "one-of-a-kind". Carly's imagination began with her journey through Spain back in college; to nature's current grandeur and the movement of the human body. The fusion of inspiration and refined metals are worth the investment.

She shares the space with two other designers, Emily Kane designer of Lace Army and Desiree Casimiro of Demure de Rigueur.com. The trio is now joining forces to create the jewelry line, Forge and Finish. Carley's collection is sold at Ritual Ritual on 2nd and Poplar & Street Glitter Gallery on 306 East Girard Avenue. Emily Kane is also sold at Ritual Ritual & Moon and Arrow on 754 S. 4th Street. The trios next event is Sunday, August 3rd at the 2nd Street Festival. Look for them near the Foodery on 2nd and Poplar:)

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