Tamara Bavdek

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My name is Tamara Bavdek. I graduated from University of Montreal in Industrial Design in 2007. I am addicted to design in all of its forms and I have a natural urge to create things. I am inspired by everything.

After many, many years of long blond hair, I needed a change. After finally getting a short haircut, I started seeking large earrings to compliment and feminize my look.

Having always been obsessed with Pop Art and the ‘60s era, I turned to trendsetter of her time Edith Minturn "Edie" Sedgwick for inspiration. This actress/model/heiress was, in fact, Andy Warhol’s (most renowned artist of the Pop Art movement) muse and greatly inspired his work as well.

My first pair of lace earrings was created in 2006 while I was in Australia and since then, they caught the attention of the people around me. First I created a few for friends, then boutiques, got my own Etsy shop, was featured in magazine spreads & articles, won a couple of prizes, accessorized fashion shows...and am slowly conquering the world (I wish!)

I hope you like it! And do pop by for updates... Jewelry is currently my thing but I may be designing anything in the future...

By the way, the word Ilk means "of the same class or kind" which I associate with anyone who has similar taste or interests.