Chainmail Veil
30 × 21 cm
(Silver Plated Jump Rings)

Traditional wedding ceremonies often dictate separate actions for a bride and groom to undertake, with the veil playing a prominent role in this process. Katherine imagines how this item of adornment could be creatively altered to reflect societies’ changing attitudes towards traditional roles within partnerships, as well as gender identity. Katherine has created this veil from her signature chainmail-lace, the typically masculine symbol of armour has been crafted into feminine lace-like patterns. The piece unifies the opposing characteristics of each material, reflecting the nuance and complexity of our identities, as well as symbolising a commitment to a relationship free from gender-specific expectations.