Designer Naomi Azuma took a vacation to the Dominican Republic this past January—and returned to New York inspired by the beautiful handmade collars sported by local dogs.

 

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She started making collars for her two pooches from colorful climbing rope, and soon expanded her line, The Knot House, to include adorable statement necklaces for her friends.

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The brass studs add just a glimmer of glamour to her neon-chic pieces. I’d pair this beauty with a black sheath dress for a glam take on the great outdoors:

 

Check out Naomi’s wonderfully windy neckwear at the BUST Magazine Holiday Craftacular on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 at 82 Mercer St. in SoHo. The Craftacular will be open from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. both days.

 

All photos via theknothouse.us

Maggie Carr has written about TV, feminism, fashion, and other kinds of lady business for BUST and Thought Catalog, among others. She's never not tweeting about Kanye West at @racecarr.