3D constructions

Nest of Boxes

Nest of Boxes

2007
3D contructions
Large, 24cm diameter. Small, 21 cm diameter.
Inspiration: Exploration of the colour wheel and decorating boxes
Techniques: Construction of boxes. Sheesha with chain stitch.
Card. Plain and dyed fabric with cotton thread and mirrors.

Play of Colours

Play of Colours

2005
Draw string bag
w24cm x h23cm
Inspiration: Bag shape and design from Rajasthan
Techniques: Sheesha with buttonhole stitch and needlelace. Fabric tassels.
Cotton with cotton thread and mirrors

Dancing Mirrors

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

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

Five Squares

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

Festive Hat 1

Festive Hat 1

1998
Hat exhibited with the New Embroidery Group
18cm diameter
Inspiration: Hats and an exploration of bobbin lace
Techniques: Stumpwork, bobbin lace, beadwork and sheesha
Cotton ground with cotton thread , mirrors and beads

Festive Hat 2

Festive Hat 2

1998
Hat exhibited with the New Embroidery Group
19cm diameter
Inspiration: Festive hats
Techniques: Chain and variations of herringbone stitch with sheesha
Cotton ground with cotton thread, mirrors and a gold braid