Gift Bag
2003
Sample
w19cm x h18.5cm
Inspiration: Wedding rituals in Rajasthan
Techniques: Applique and kantha and sheesha with a stitched border
Cotton ground with cotton thread
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Dancing Mirrors
2003/4
Draw string bag
w17cm x h18cm
Inspiration: Exploration of the play of colours in Rajasthani embroidery
Techniques: Sheesha with beaded borders and a tassel
Cotton with cotton thread and mirrors
Bird in a Tree
2003
Draw string bag
w19.5cm x 19.5cm
Inspiration: Trees and birds
Techniques: Kantha with a beaded border and tassels
Ground of cotton with coloured poplin
Wedding Canopy
2002
Wall hanging
w51cm x h67cm
Inspiration: A collection of old phulkari textiles with a contemporary take on colour
Techniques: Phulkari
Evenweave furnishing weight linen with perle cotton thread
Five Squares
2001
Draw string bag
w12cm x h15cm
Inspiration: Carved and painted wooden panels
Techniques: Sheesha with a beaded fringe
Cotton ground with cotton threads and beads
Colourful Sky
2001
Sample
w48cm x h48cm
Inspiration: An exploration of a free design
Techniques: Tie and dye, kantha and sheesha
Cotton ground with cotton thread and mirrors
Stepping Through
2000
Mounted wall panel exhibited with the Embroiderers' Guild in the Riches of Stitches exhibition
w39.5cm x h52cm
Inspiration: Lake Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Techniques: Cut work and applique with a variety of stitches
Furnishing weight fabric applied with silk fragments and stitched with a mix of different threads
My Travels
2000
Mounted panel
w51cm x h54cm
Inspiration: Buildings on the seafront in Genoa, Italy
Techniques: Felt making, variations of herringbone stitch
Hand made felt. A mix of cotton thread
Love Birds
2000
Sample for Stitch Magazine
w40.5cm x h30cm
Inspiration: Inspired by an antique Indian textile
Techniques: Kantha and sheesha
Cotton ground with stranded cotton threads
Geometric Flowers
2000
Sample
w22cm x h19cm
Inspiration: Design inspired by carpet patterns
Techniques: Canvas work
Evenweave canvas with woollen thread