Hand Woven Tapestry

Ethical Making

Heritage

Reinvention

Sustainable

Traditional

Bespoke, handwoven tapestry artwork.

Material

Fiber

Craft

Textiles

General Technique

Constructing

Specific Technique

Weaving

Properties & Qualities

Application

Art

Qualities

3D Colourful Textured / tactile

Colour

Blue

Sample Information

Date of Creation

December 4th, 2022

Dimensions

0.5cm x 361cm x 138cm

Weight

3.5kg

Culture & Context

A bespoke tapestry designed for a private client. Aim was to bring colour and texture to the space and reduce echo.

Process & Production

Handwoven using colours linking the ocean and forest. The three separate panels have one flowing design with no repeat. Each panel has a differently coloured warp going from deep blue to lighter blue to aqua.

Recipe Details

45% cotton/ 55% merino wool yarn. 1 5 ends per inch.Straight draft threading. 10 dent reed threaded with a 1,2,1,2 repeat. Plain weave structure.

Credits

Craft Maker

Lucy MacDonald

Photographer

Lucy MacDonald