The last fifteen years have seen a surge of interest from large-scale museums and institutions in the art created under the dictatorships that ravaged Latin America throughout the second half of the 20th century. Both inside and outside the region, major exhibitions –along with smaller attempts– have been produced in order to communicate a different […]
Closeup of traditional costume of Lachy Sądeckie, southern Poland: detail of embroidery on a coat. Source: karpackamapaprzygody.pl
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An icon, Dos à Dos was designed in 1967 for the Louvre Museum, where its curves had the discreet but essential role of accommodating visitors as they admired the spellbinding antiquities and works by great European masters. It can be used in many ways, including as an eye-catching sculpture/seat. Constructed with a metal core, elastic seat webbing and memory foam padding of varying densities. The seats can be used individually or lined up in limitless…
Atypical Stitch, aka Sarah Leonard, makes both female and male reproductive anatomy look positively gorgeous — and sparkly. Perhaps, except for doctor...
Marigold embroidery pattern available for digital download. Purchase includes pattern, suggested stitches and uses and Illustrated Stitch Guide. This listing is for digital files only. You will not receive a tangible product.
Sense, a disability charity, tapped Dual Works to transform their disability center into an inclusive space for people with disabilities.
Organization made simple with the Metis desk. Even in today’s work environment where paper is supposedly a thing of the past, our work spaces seem to be over cluttered with tablets, phones, wires a…
Until the first of many phases of extensive facial surgery to correct my Bells Palsy three years ago I'd never embroidered anything. It was during a hospital stay to insert one of my chest muscles into my left cheek that I realised I could marry up my love of hand sewing with my love of human anatomy and a hobby was born. I bought embroidery thread, dug out my old copy of Grey's Anatomy and got started on an image of the facial muscles which was immediately bought by my consultant facial surgeon.
Spanish designer Tomas Alonso designs the Mushiki cabinet, based on the design of a traditional bamboo steamer.
This 3" hoop is a hand-embroidered abstract art piece featuring a variety of textures in different shades of pink on pale pink fabric. It is hand-stitched on 100% cotton fabric with cotton thread and is secured in a high-quality wooden hoop. This piece looks beautiful hung on a wall or propped up on a shelf or mantle, and would make a great addition to a gallery wall. It would also make a lovely and thoughtful gift for a birthday, anniversary, housewarming, or other special occasion. This hoop is perfect for the person in your life who loves fiber art, abstract art, or anything unique and handmade!
Manchester-based artist Sarah Leonard reimagines female reproductive systems with shimmering sequins and sparkling beadwork. Her embroidery pieces, which she creates under the name Atypical Stitch, are formed on hoops holding bamboo viscose, and they incorporate embellishments and visual puns including moon cycles, venus fly traps, and hourglasses. Leonard shares with Colossal: Many of my followers and customers find the uterus designs empowering, particularly in a time where female reproductive rights and healthcare are under threat. More
