Rita Soto

Rita Soto’s work is a study in patience and precision. Using the intricate Chilean technique of horsehair micro-basketry, she transforms strands of fiber into sculptural, lightweight forms that seem to defy their material origins. The process is slow and meticulous, each piece woven with an acute awareness of texture, movement, and the interplay of light.

These earrings spiral into form like organic relics, evoking seashells shaped by time and tide. The natural striations of the horsehair create rhythmic patterns, a visual echo of the weaving process itself. Anchored by sterling silver, Soto’s work is not just adornment but a meditation on heritage, craftsmanship, and the stories embedded in materials.