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
This necklace is the dog's b*llocks! I treated myself for Christmas and it got so many comments at a party I went to. I love Wear & Resist and everything they do 💖💖
Absolutely love this necklace which pretty much sums things up at the moment - have had several comments and compliments, everywhere from Sainsbury’s, the vets and the tube. Even my mum approved…!
Thank you for the prompt delivery. It was a gift for my sister and she really loved it!
Love this necklace, gets lots of attention and giggles from others.
Utterly brilliant, love it. Plan to buy the entire stock :) Great service thank you.
I originally had these in silver, which are lovely, but was tempted by the blue as well, so gave in and ordered a second pair. Very pleased that I did - they’re really pretty.
I couldn't be happier with my purchase. It arrived amazingly quickly considering the season. It was presented in a fab box and the badge itself is an absolute joy. It sums up exactly how I've been feeling. LOVE IT!
Love this brooch looks amazing and has a message I can truly get behind being 39 yesterday. Love it!
Love my 'Difficult Woman' necklace - arrived promptly and beautifully packaged. It is absolutely perfect! Thank you so much.
Can't compliment the necklace and bracelet I got highly enough. They were truly beautiful and my niece, Mia, loved them. Service and delivery brilliant.
I love my new ‘Woman of a certain Rage’ Sheriff Badge. It makes me feel powerful!!!!!
Got this in the pink and it’s fab: nice and chunky but very lightweight to wear and is so much cooler than a Christmas jumper 😊
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.
