Handmade Badges and Wearable Art
A collection of my favorite wearable stories—hand-stitched threads and quirky ceramic pins. These are little pieces of my heart, made to add a bit of whimsy and slow-craft charm to your daily outfits.
This is for the old souls and kindred spirits who still find magic in writing and receiving letters. I wanted to create a piece that felt like a secret message, a little love note you can wear on your sleeve. This hand-embroidered envelope badge is a tribute to that feeling.
As a book lover myself, I had to create something for my fellow readers. I've placed these 'Book Club' badges right where they belong, among some of my favorite stories. It’s the perfect embroidered pin to add a literary touch to your jacket or tote bag.
For all the plant parents, this one is for you. I really enjoyed adding the little details to this embroidered plant badge, from the texture of the leaves to the tiny beaded tassel that gives it a bit of movement. It’s a simple way to carry a little green with you.
I love finding inspiration in nature. These little hand-embroidered ladybug badges felt so cheerful sitting on a fiddle leaf fig leaf. It’s a whimsical accessory that brings a small, happy detail to your day.
My day doesn't really start until I've had my coffee, and I know I'm not alone. I stitched these 'Coffee Time' badges to celebrate that cozy, essential ritual. They are a perfect little wearable art piece for any coffee enthusiast.
People often ask how these are made, so here is a little glimpse. This timelapse shows the slow, careful process of hand-stitching, but in reality, it's many hours of focused work. Each stitch is part of the story and the 'mehenat' I pour into my art.
Sometimes I trade my needle and thread for clay. These quirky cat badges are hand-built and painted ceramic pieces, each with its own funny little expression. They are a fun alternative to my embroidered work for all the cat lovers out there.
About Featured
Each piece here represents hours of slow stitching or careful ceramic firing. They are not machine-perfect—you will see uneven threads or subtle variations in the glaze—but that is the point. I make these to be tactile companions for your bag or jacket, and they carry the same mehenat [hard work] as my larger art projects.
When I decided which pieces to feature here, I didn't want to just show the cleanest work. I wanted to show the range of my process. You will find tiny hand-embroidered envelopes that feel like secret love letters, quirky ceramic cats that make me laugh, and narrative pins inspired by the books I read or the coffee I crave.
My philosophy is simple: art should be lived, not just hung on a wall. Whether it is a ladybug badge pinned to a leaf or an envelope stitched onto a blazer, these items are meant to be conversational pieces. I use cotton canvas, high-quality embroidery floss, and sometimes glass beads to add texture. Because I handle every step—from sketching the initial idea to hand-trimming the felt backing—no two pieces are ever identical.
If you are an old soul who appreciates the slow days, you will notice the imperfections. Threads might not be perfectly symmetrical, and ceramic edges might look a bit rustic. I embrace these quirks as proof that a human hand, not a factory machine, created them.
If you have a story you want to wear—perhaps a portrait of your pet, a specific flower from your mother’s garden, or a quote that keeps you going—I take custom commissions. We start with a sketch to ensure the vision aligns with what you want, and then I begin the stitching. My studio in Delhi NCR keeps things small and personal, so when you message me, you are talking to me directly, not an automated team.
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