Installation and Dressing
Studio of Textile Arts allows time to work on personal projects and to 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 1930’s
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 purchase fabric that I now am able to use in slightly non-traditional ways, always being respectful to the Japanese traditions.
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 purchase fabric that I now am able to use in slightly non-traditional ways, always being respectful to the Japanese traditions.
Kimono- inspired by the cut of Meisen Kimono’s of the 1930’s
This pattern was copied and reduced in size from a Jinbei I originally brought back from Japan for my son. The fabric in thepwas also purchased in Japan.
Japanese Jinbei
Weaving Projects
Woven Child’s Coat
The fabric for this child’s coat was woven of a silk/wool blend purchased from Gist Yarn. Woven design was inspired by Scottish Plaids and includes a supplementary gilt warp yarn that adds just enough sparkle for a young girl.
The simple woven structure of Monks Belt carried out in the beautifully dyed linen yarns of Ricketts Indigo ultimately created a stunning textile.
Monks Belt
A table runner with matching napkins was woven on an eight shaft loom using a tree design in the summer and winter patterning.
Summer and Winter
Alpaca Blanket
As a new weaver I have been experimenting with creating textiles that use the same fiber in both warp and weft.