Style and Spirituality Intersect in the Hands of Designer and Artist Michelle Kuran

But before it was a hood ornament, it was an operative artefact. The myth states that the feathered apparatus should be hung over one's bed. If assembled property, it will catch the bad dream spirits in its web, and let the good ones pass through. It promises an undisturbed, concentrated and lasting snooze sort of like lorazepam, but without the prescription.

Pretty and functional, and now, fashionable. Toronto designer Michelle Kuran's unique pieces are a derivative of her home-town pedigree. Born and raised in Peace River, Alberta, nearly 300 kilometres north of Edmonton, aboriginal mysticism is just as much a part of her culture as vanity is ours.

When you combine the two cultural landmarks, the spiritual and the superficial, what will be?

Her inspired jewellery line, Ladies of Canyon.

Yes, like the Joni Mitchell album.

At left are just a few sweet samples of her work, graciously gifted to WOMAN.ca by the very hands that made them.

If you are interested in one of her pieces, or would like her to custom design one that is just right for you, contact the mastermind herself: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

By Carli Mia

Carli Mia
		About the author:
		Carli Mia, also known as Carli Rothman, also known as Carli Stephens, also known as Carli Mia Stephens Rothman, is a prairie-girl to the core, and a graduate of the Ryerson School of Journalism. She currently lives in downtown Toronto, and acts as the Director of Content for WOMAN.ca!
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