3D constructions

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

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

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

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

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

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