FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Kelly Jones
Lisa Lee
Wraptillion owner/designer wraptillion@gmail.com
FriendShop manager
FriendShop@spl.org
206.650.1152
206.615.1332
Celebrate Seattle’s Iconic Library with “Central Library Lines” Earrings & Pendants
Seattle, Washington – May 21, 2014 – The Friends of The Seattle Public Library celebrate the
Central Library building’s tenth anniversary with exclusive jewelry designs from local jewelry
artist (and former librarian) Kelly Jones of Wraptillion, available now at the FriendShop.
The “Central Library Lines” earrings and pendants showcase a titanium engraving of a section of
the building’s exterior that’s recognized by tourists, but subtle enough for local admirers to wear.
Seattle’s iconic Central Library building is celebrating its tenth anniversary in May, 2014. The
FriendShop manager Lisa Lee wanted something special that spoke to the library’s true fans, not
only tourists – a classic design with a timeless modern feel. Lee challenged Jones to design the
perfect piece: the “Central Library Lines” earrings and pendants are the result of their
collaboration.
Stainless steel and titanium are lightweight, allowing eye-catching but easy-to-wear jewelry
designs. “Like the Central Library, this jewelry looks dramatic but quickly becomes part of your
everyday life. You know that feeling you get inside the library, surrounded by light and
knowledge? I tried to turn feeling that into jewelry, so you can take it with you everywhere,”
Jones said.
The FriendShop (operated by the Friends of The Seattle Public Library) is an innovative gift
shop on Level 3 of the Central Library. The 300-square-foot shop opens and closes using a track
mounted in the floor, and offers work from local Northwest artists as well as images from the
library’s striking architecture. The Friends of The Seattle Public Library is a non-profit,
grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our Library as an essential institution of our
society and supporting its mission and vision. Volunteer members advocate for, educate about
and raise funds on behalf of The Seattle Public Library.
Wraptillion sells Washington-made jewelry to museum stores, galleries, and boutiques around
the country, including the FriendShop and the Museum of Flight. Wraptillion jewelry is made
from American-manufactured steel hardware linked with titanium, using chainmaille techniques.
Owner/designer Kelly Jones is a former children’s librarian and has a soft spot for libraries.
More about the Central Library: http://www.spl.org/locations/central-library/cen-about-thecentral-library
More about the Friends of The Seattle Public Library: http://www.friendsofspl.org/about.php
More about Wraptillion: http://wraptillion.com/?page_id=71
Photos available at http://wraptillion.com/?page_id=71
1. Central Library Lines Earrings, black background
photographer: Kelly Jones
2. Central Library Lines Pendant, black background
photographer: Kelly Jones
3. Central Library Lines Earrings, white background
photographer: Kelly Jones
4. Central Library Lines Pendant, white background
photographer: Kelly Jones
5. Kelly Jones wearing Central Library Lines Earrings & Pendant inside the Central Library
photographer: Susan Brown (please credit)
6. Kelly Jones wearing Central Library Lines Earrings & Pendant inside the Central Library
photographer: Susan Brown (please credit)