The clothesline earrings that complete the Gouri suite of jewels is just that ---- a gote chain as a laundry rope on which is clipped sundry washing hung out to dry in the sun.

The form of ...

The clothesline earrings that complete the Gouri suite of jewels is just that ---- a gote chain as a laundry rope on which is clipped sundry washing hung out to dry in the sun.

The form of the earrings is utterly simple ---- it's laid out exactly like a clothesline, with the post going through the earlobe piercing and fixing one end while the other arcs high into the hair and fastens itself with a small hook.

You can have as many 'washed' items as you want on the clothesline but we've been conservative and chosen four, stained in various hues, in keeping with the narrative of the necklace.

Hand-wrought in pure 22K gold with great consideration ---- though the conventional becoming radical in form was not one that was meditated upon, it came about naturally ---- these earrings are far removed from what decorative ornaments for the ear usually are. They'll be noticed, for sure. But don't be surprised if bad puns in the vein of 'washing your dirty linen in public' are heard in whispers around you, especially among those who may not have the requisite courage to display their own laundry, dirty or otherwise, in gold. Just remember, it is only the brave of heart and firm of purpose who would care to choose a jewel such as this to wear on person.