The Långrev (Longline)

Right, here we had this, långrev, longline fishing equipment, in the antique store, surrounded by fancy glass vases in mahogany cabinets and plates of stark Finnish design. Kilometers from the sea.

And it was hand crafted, so well made. With initials. There was love for an occupation and the intention for long lasting (-ness, is that a word). It had for some reason, the metal in the hooks combined with the salt water perhaps, developed this amazing green that caught my eye.

I had to rescue it, no one else was gonna buy it. Who does long line fishing now a days? With old fashioned equipment, not really trustworthy? Absolutely had to buy it. So I did.

Now its hanging in my jewellery studio awaiting a whole new destiny as contemporary jewellery. Talk about a twist in life.