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| KiKi's Old Skin (ball python's shed, 2012) |
Kiki, my pet snake, recently molted and I couldn't help noticing how beautiful her shed skin is. I'm not alone in my admiration. Fashion and interior designers have long found inspiration in the range of texture and pattern found in snake skins, from smooth elongated hexagons to rough diamond shaped scales that converge into beautiful geometric patterns, ranging from soft neutrals to stunning colors.
The idea of owning a snake may be frightening for many people. I know this from first hand experience. But while some would prefer to keep them at bay, snakeskin's growing popularity proves most of us want to incorporate their patterns into our lives. Fashion designers feature it in jewelry, clothing, handbags, shoes and belts. Interior designers showcase it picture frames, upholstery, decorative pillows and furniture. It's clear snakeskin is now a design classic.
As Alexander McQueen said, "There is no better designer than nature."
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