Her work has been part of the Northland Exposure Gallery in
Parkville, and she has been a guest artist with Images Gallery.  
Michaela is currently a member of the Heartland Art Guild in Paola,
KS.  Additionally, she has been a judge for various local art shows.

Michaela works in mixed media, using ceramics and natural fibers.  
She has made jewelry for many years, including work with fused
glass.

Michaela became interested in making horsehair jewelry after Two
Willows lost our first Arabian mare, the beautiful Bask
granddaughter Silk Stockngs.  
Diva Bracelet -- Not for Sale
Michaela made this piece as a special
graduation present for her niece from the
hair of her niece's 35 year old pony, Star.

Braided from approximately 120 strands of
hair.  Crystal pendant, all sterling. Not for
sale.
Black braid made from 80 strands of hair,
sterling pendant and findings.  Approximately
16".  Pendant is 1.5" long.   $85
Black braid made from 80 strands of hair,
sterling pendant and findings.  Approximately
16".  Pendant is 2" long.  $80
About the Horse Hair -- The hair Michaela uses in her
necklaces is either gathered from the owner's horse
or purchased from a ranch that harvests horse hair.  
The horse hair is carefully and skillfully removed
without harming or discomforting the animal.  In fact,
harvesting the horse hair is actually beneficial.  The
hair is also collected right off the range.
Pricing and Other Important Information

Prices vary on each handmade piece depending on the amount of hair required, length of the piece and the silver used.  Here are a few
guidelines:

Basic 16" necklace, 80 strands of hair (diameter of braid is about 1/4"), with a basic sterling clasp:  $50
Bracelet similar to the 'Diva' bracelet shown above that uses 300 strands of hair, without silver beads, $85

Michaela is happy to work with you to create a unique memory of your equine friend.

Call her at 913-686-5236 or email using the contact us form today
Michaela Riley,
Artist
Chestnut hair, 16" braid.  
Pendant is jade with
handmade wire-wrapped
bale.  All findings are
sterling silver.  One of a
kind piece.  $105


Surrounded by art and horses, Michaela's
horsehair jewelry is a perfect melding of
two passions.

Michaela's mother was an artist, and
inspired her 7 daughters to continue to
create in various ways.

Michaela was an art student at Penn Valley
Community College, and worked for more
than 10 years as a teacher's aid and lab
assistant with the art department.