Design Projects
by Claudia P. Iannuccilli
Studio of Textile Arts allows me time to work on personal projects and learn new skills and techniques. I would like to share some of my personal work with you.
Japanese Inspiration
Kimono
Inspired by the cut of Meisen Kimono’s of the 1930s
One of my very favorite collections at the MFA, Boston is the fabulous collection of Japanese robes. Over the years I have been fortunate to work on and exhibit these textiles in a two- dimensional style. Traveling in Japan I have purchased fabric that I now am able to use in slightly non-traditional ways, always with respect to Japanese traditions.
Japanese Jinbei
This pattern was copied and reduced in size from a Jinbei I originally brought back from Japan for my son. The fabric was also purchased in Japan.
Weaving Projects
Woven Plaid Child’s Coat
The fabric for this child’s coat was woven of a silk/wool blend purchased from Gist Yarn. The woven design was inspired by Scottish plaids and includes a supplementary gilt warp yarn that adds just enough sparkle for a young girl. It was woven on an eight-shaft loom in a two-block twill design.
Monk’s Belt
The simple woven structure of Monk’s Belt carried out in the beautifully dyed linen yarns of Ricketts Indigo ultimately created a stunning textile.
Summer and Winter
A table runner with matching napkins was woven on an eight-shaft loom using a tree design in the summer and winter Dukagang fashion.
Alpaca Blanket
As a new weaver I have been experimenting with creating textiles that use the same fiber in both warp and weft. This blanket was my work with alpaca, woven in a herringbone pattern.