re Kete Nui
The giant basket is taking shape - the panels are made from of a minimum
of four layers of NZ Flax and give a nicely padded feel
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6 days in april
6 days in april
mixed fiber weaving on linen and nettle yarns
Long Beach - Inspiration
Inspirations: long beach in the Bay of Islands on a lazy autumn afternoon
Fresh morning breeze
made in 3 layers:
a) painted and printed canvas
b) handwoven linen. copper and nylon
c) machine embroidery
the layers are stitched together freely, so airflow can add some movement
the colours are cool and fresh, just like the first autumn breezes the
southerly wind is bringing lately
the combination of different techniques is adding depth and lets details
to be discovered
feather for peace
feather for peace - embroidered free form on canvas
Another Cloak
Another length of woven fabric in cloak form, this time whole strips of
NZ Flax/Harakeke have been died and mixed with silk and linen.
Bracelet made from embroidered leaves
Bracelet made from embroidered leaves - inspired by the colours of the
Pohutukawa Tree that flowers around December along Northlands coasts.
entered in the National Creative Fibre exhibition in April
