Gorgeous woven and embroidered textiles
May 25, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under weaving and handweaving and looms
Recently, my friend, Gwen Blakely Kinsler wrote a wonderful article for Pieceworks Magazine about her collection of Mexican textiles.
photo by Gwen Blakely Kinsler used with permission
The combination of weaving and embroidery is dazzling.
When I saw the photo of the embroidered doll figure in among the spectacular flowers, I was intrigued.
This enigmatic little figure makes me wonder: Is she a Day of the Dead figure? Is that a skull or just an elegantly simplified face?
Is that skirt a spider’s web?
And, where is her other arm?
Anyhow, I knew that I just had to share Gwen’s article with you…. the colors and textures and patterns of the handmade dresses and garments in her collection are just so inspiring.
Here’s the link to the Pieceworks article: Textile Traditions.
Enjoy.
