Leaves
2005
Mat
w16.5cm x h16.5cm
Inspiration: Traditional kantha designs
Techniques: Kantha with sheesha
Cotton ground with cotton thread and a mirror
Textiles
Betel Leaves
2005
Mat
w13.5cm x h14cm
Inspiration: Traditional kantha designs
Techniques: Kantha
Cotton ground with cotton thread
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
Hydrangea
2005
Framed panel
w46cm x h54cm
Inspiration: Study of flower heads
Techniques: Kantha with Sheesha
Cotton ground with cotton thread
Working on a Large Scale 1
2004/5
Framed panel, exhibited with the New Embroidery Group
w53cm x h53cm
Inspiration: Scaffolding on building sites in India
Techniques: Staining fabrics, cutting and rolling paper, free stitching
Mixed media: cottons and paper
Working on a Large Scale 2
2004/5
Framed panel, exhibited with the New Embroidery Group
w53cm x h53cm
Inspiration: Scaffolding on building sites in India
Techniques: Staining fabrics, cutting and rolling paper, free stitching
Mixed media: cottons and paper
Sampler – Animal
2004
Sampler
w41cm x h45cm
Inspiration: Traditional kantha designs
Techniques: Kantha
Sari muslin with varigated dyed cotton thread
Tranquility
2004
Sample
w37cm x h39cm
Inspiration: A contemporary take on kantha
Techniques: Kantha
Cotton ground with very fine naturally dyed silk threads from Bengal
Magenta Magenta
2004
Mounted panel exhibited with New Embroidery Group
w68cm x h60cm
Inspiration: Plants seen in a big garden centre in Los Angeles, USA
Techniques: Felt making, beading and sheesha with free stitching
Handmade felt, cotton thread beads and mirrors
Sampler – Patterns
2003
Sampler
w46cm x h43.5cm
Inspiration: Traditional kantha designs
Techniques: Kantha
Cotton ground with mix of cotton thread