The Victorian era was known for its morbid sentimentality. An art form particular to this age which expressed this zeitgeist perfectly was ornamental hairwork. Displaying wall art and jewelry made from a loved one’s hair indicated the desire to hold on to a human relic of a deceased relative or friend. Today’s workshop will focus on twisted hair and wire work most often seen in Victorian hairwork shadow boxes and commonly referred to as “gimp” work, as well as “palette” work.