Today we’d like to introduce you to Jayne Kucharski.
Hi Jayne, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I am born and raised in Charleston, specifically James Island.
In my late teens and early twenties, I traveled the world but India captured me.
Macrame was a traveler’s craft there. One day I decided to learn.
I spent months sitting beside my teacher, learning every knot by hand. Over and over. Thread through thread. Mistakes and all. That’s where this began. Now Brass Earth is that bridge between continents, between versions of myself, between who I was and who I am. I’ve always had an obsession with the ocean and traveling and my style is the blend of both.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The origin of Brass Earth was unexpected in the best way. I had the skill of macrame for years before I ever considered selling it. One day I did a pop-up market just for fun, had the best time, and something clicked! This is what I want to do!
It felt risky at first, but I kept going. And like most good things, it unfolded exactly how it was meant to.
The hardest part of working for myself is carrying all the pressure. Having to make sure there’s enough product each week, keeping the ideas flowing, trusting myself through slow seasons. Being a creative isn’t a straight path. It’s messy and unpredictable and sometimes overwhelming. But it’s also deeply worth the ups and downs.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I specialize in micro-macramé. Think woven pot hangers… but way smaller. Tiny, intricate threadwork woven into bracelets, anklets, and necklaces.
Each piece starts as a roll of waxed cotton string. From there, I cut however many strands the pattern calls for and begin weaving knot by knot. I add brass beads and over the last year, I’ve really started leaning into pearls.The mix of soft pearls against structured waxed cotton? It just screams chic, earthy girl.
Micro-macramé is a rare technique in the U.S., and especially in Charleston. It’s incredibly tedious and requires real dedication to learn. Every piece takes time, patience, and intention — which is exactly why it feels so special to wear.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
My mentors are from India, where this technique is deeply rooted and honored. Even now, if I’m learning a new pattern or pushing my limits, I’ll FaceTime them for guidance. I’m always a student of the craft.
I would love to connect with more local mentors one day, but that’s a space I haven’t fully tapped into yet. For now, my learning stretches across oceans or a simple YouTube video.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/brassearthjewelry/?etsrc=sdt
- Instagram: @brassearth
