Textiles

Hut on the Bank of the River

Hut on the Bank of the River

2000
Sample
w41cm x h41cm
Inspiration: Traditional village life in Bengal
Techniques: Kantha
Coloured cotton ground with cotton threads

Look of Rajasthan

Look of Rajasthan

2000
Sampler with draw string bag
w17cm x h19cm
Inspiration: Exploring the drama of working on a dark ground and mixing techniques
Techniques: Applique and kantha with sheesha
Cotton ground with cotton threads, mirrors and beads

Paisley

Paisley

2000
Sample
w34cm x h28.5cm
Inspiration: Exploration of a four cornered design
Techniques: Kantha
Silk ground with cotton threads

Mat for Wedding Gifts

Mat for Wedding Gifts

2000
Mat
w13cm x h13cm
Inspiration: Colours and patterns found in designs for rituals and ceremonies associated with Indian weddings
Techniques: Sheesha with herringbone and open chain stitch
Coloured cotton ground with cotton thread and mirrors

Fireworks

Fireworks

2000
Sample
w17cm x h17.5cm
Inspiration: Decorations from Rajasthan and Gujarat
Techniques: Applique with kantha and sheesha with beaded borders
Cotton ground with cotton thread and mirrors

Festival

Festival

2000
Sample
w13cm x h 14cm
Inspiration: Festive decorations from Rajasthan and Gujarat
Techniques: Applique with kantha and sheesha
Cotton with cotton threads and mirrors

Colourful Dandelion

Colourful Dandelion

2000
Sampler
w53cm x h28cm
Inspiration: Vibrant colour for new approach to traditional designs
Techniques: Phulkari
Ground of hand woven cotton with silk threads

Tile

Tile

1999
A square throw
w35cm x h35.3cm
Inspiration: Geometrical patterns
Techniques: Kantha
Layers of fine cotton with cotton threads

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