CHOPSY the Collection
Calling all chopsy Welsh feminists! Keep speaking up, keep making changes! Own your chopsy nature with a necklace or brooch.
"Welsh informal - Inclined to talk a lot, especially in a rude, insolent, or belligerent way; loud-mouthed."
When a customer suggest I make a Chopsy necklace for Welsh Women's Aid in honour of Siân James referring to herself as a Chopsy Woman at their 40th anniversay, I jumped on the chance! I've been looking for a Welsh feminist word, (ffeministaidd is too long to work on a necklace unfortunately) and WWA are an incredible charity.
And although these necklaces are fun and in good humour, the work that WWA are doing in Wales was highlighted when I googled 'chopsy' and found an article from February 2021 about a man who 'beat up wife because she was chopsy.' Women are still being hit for speaking their minds, so let's celebrate our right to disagree, argue, debate and express ourselves, and keep fighting so that all women can enjoy this level of freedom.
I was interviewed by Sophie Weeks about this jewellery journey with WWA, in her excellent article, Chopsy Women Change Lives in Wales Art Review.
£2 from every Chopsy item goes to Welsh Women’s Aid – a feminist charity challenging violence against women and misogyny across Wales.
How could I resist?! Bolts, stars, hearts, empowering slogans, swear words and pure rebellion. I love this jewellery. And it's shiny!
Bloody love them! They could not be more perfect, thank you!
Kachow! They're the sexiest earings I've ever worn, they'll make you feel like THUNDER!, trust me. No one really compliments me about the earrings I wear, until I walk in the room with these babies.
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About Sarah Day
Wear and Resist is a culmination of my love of text and art. As a writer with an MFA in painting, I have always loved making and writing. I have also always loved bold, colourful jewellery, precious but inexpensive. I design and make everything in my Oxfordshire studio.
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Let customers speak for us
I absolutely adore this necklace. I've never had so many comments on any jewellery before - a nice ice breaker and has definitely helped spread some Christmas cheer. Thanks!
Love my pink and black version of the Hope necklace. It doesn't just send a positive message but looks so fab!
I love this necklace so much. I bought one for my friend and then immediately bought another one for me. It is stunning; classy yet fun.
I absolutely adore these drops of jingly joy. I have had so many compliments on these this festive season. They are perfect in every way and so lightweight. Thank you for another amazing purchase. Merry Christmas. :-) xx
Bought this fabulous piece as a Christmas gift to my inner Scrooge. Arrived super-quick. Beautiful colours - I love it!
I bought the green Raging necklace as a Xmas present for myself - already worn it a few times and always get positive comments about it and people asking where I got it.
Love my “difficult woman” necklace. Really good quality and colours that sparkle. Quick delivery and beautifully packaged. And love this female led company. Women supporting women - it doesn’t get better than that. Thank you!
I love wearing this necklace, always raises an eyebrow or a smile.
I love this necklace, and have now bought some for librarian friends as well.
I adore my new holly earrings - every time I need a boost I have a look at them twinkling away. They are so light and pretty.
