Tapestry weaving

Scallop shell tapestry inspired by the Venetian Ambassadors bedroom at Knole
The back of the weaving is always fascinating and is hidden on the final work
The Orangery at Knole
Transitions – Solo exhibition at Knole House, Sevenoaks, Kent. Work inspired by Virginia Woolf’s novel Orlando

Weaving collaborations with Nature Shells from  Ebb & Flow – The Textile Show

Mermaid weaving woven on a guilded scallop shell
The weaving is made with plastic string from the beach at st Leonard’s on sea
More sea shell weavings building on my previous pieces. Here I have added found treasures embellishments
Sea Weave and Stitch
Sea Weave and stitch fringe detail
Experimental weave and stich
Tapestry weaving and machine embroidery
Sea Weave and Stitch
On the Loom Green Edge Circle
Back of the weaving
Cream circle in textured surround
Detail of the weaving
Right hand side details
6 Details of Green Edge Circle
Detail for green threads and cream fabrics
Green Edge Circles – Woven during lockdown summer 2020
Circle
Details of the weaving
Textures of the fabrics and threads reverse
Circle

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