ABOUT
Welcome to Love DnA
We are the creative duo - the mother and daughter who hand makes all the 'Dainty' and 'Arty' pieces (Love DnA).
Established in 2010, we have always shared a common interest in Oriental art, fascinated by traditional Chinese and Japanese head dress and origami. We apply our origami skills to our paper art and the fabric we fold for the cloth flowers we turn into brooches.
Our aim is simple, to produce beautiful brooch craft and origami ornaments, giving each piece that Love DnA twist!
We are the creative duo - the mother and daughter who hand makes all the 'Dainty' and 'Arty' pieces (Love DnA).
Established in 2010, we have always shared a common interest in Oriental art, fascinated by traditional Chinese and Japanese head dress and origami. We apply our origami skills to our paper art and the fabric we fold for the cloth flowers we turn into brooches.
Our aim is simple, to produce beautiful brooch craft and origami ornaments, giving each piece that Love DnA twist!
Our story . . .
In 2007, shortly after the birth of my second child I was diagnosed with Glaucoma. I had little knowledge of the condition and it came as a surprise to learn I'd lost a considerable amount of fibres in my left eye. Since then I have had five operations and use eye drops to preserve the vision in both of my eyes. My life changed since Glaucoma, and my core strength is in my art. I'm here proud to share my story because with my hands I can create beautiful things but I couldn't do it without passion, patience and the unconditional support of my friends and family.
In 2010, I was commissioned to create a rose from leather. It was a learning process, as working with leather was completely new to me. On presenting to my client, I received my first order of 60 roses! It took two months to complete and only two sleepless nights. Since then I have been hooked!
Love DnA started very soon after the rose was created (that was when my mum realised how much fun I was having, so she joined in too). Now everyone knows Love DnA as the mother and daughter team who share a joint passion in handmade creations.
Yee Lay and Alison (Mother & daughter)
In 2007, shortly after the birth of my second child I was diagnosed with Glaucoma. I had little knowledge of the condition and it came as a surprise to learn I'd lost a considerable amount of fibres in my left eye. Since then I have had five operations and use eye drops to preserve the vision in both of my eyes. My life changed since Glaucoma, and my core strength is in my art. I'm here proud to share my story because with my hands I can create beautiful things but I couldn't do it without passion, patience and the unconditional support of my friends and family.
In 2010, I was commissioned to create a rose from leather. It was a learning process, as working with leather was completely new to me. On presenting to my client, I received my first order of 60 roses! It took two months to complete and only two sleepless nights. Since then I have been hooked!
Love DnA started very soon after the rose was created (that was when my mum realised how much fun I was having, so she joined in too). Now everyone knows Love DnA as the mother and daughter team who share a joint passion in handmade creations.
Yee Lay and Alison (Mother & daughter)