Turning Nature’s expressions into unique creations

The Team

Patagonian Hands is the work of Claudia and Karl, created in Missoula, Montana.

Inspired by the natural world, our work is shaped by landscape, materials, and the process of making by hand. From metal and stone to wool and fiber, each piece reflects a connection to place and to the act of creating.

Claudia grew up in Coyhaique, in Patagonia, Chile, where a deep connection to nature continues to influence her work. She creates jewelry by hand using sterling silver, gold, and natural stones, designing, sawing, soldering, and finishing each piece individually. Many pieces feature Montana sapphires and locally sourced stones, grounding the work in place.

Together, Claudia and Karl also create needle felted forms inspired by animals and wildlife. Using wool sourced locally in Montana and from family in Chile, each piece is shaped slowly by hand through a detailed, process-driven technique.

Karl builds the initial sculptural forms, while Claudia completes the finishing work. He also creates the wooden bases from reclaimed wood gathered through his landscaping work, often curing the material over time before using it.

Their work reflects a shared connection to nature, materials, and process—each piece made by hand and shaped by place.