This panel continues my exploration of inherited memory shaped by displacement in the aftermath of World War II. Rooted in my family’s history, it forms part of a larger body of textile art about memory and repair, where fragments of
This panel continues my exploration of inherited memory shaped by displacement in the aftermath of World War II. Rooted in my family’s history, this work is part of a larger body of fibre art about displacement and memory. Created using
This series is deeply personal. Both of my parents, along with members of my extended family, were displaced persons in the aftermath of World War II. Their experiences—carried through stories, silences, and fragments—form the conceptual foundation of this fibre art
My natural dye processes learning curve began in 2016, after my first visit to Gujarat India. I had already been working on fabric using stencils and airbrush. At the time, I was using acrylic airbrush paint. Since this is a
These four vintage, linen table napkins have a damask pattern and drawn stitch pattern around the edge. Firstly, they were dyed with Cutch and Himalayan Rhubarb natural dyes, and then eco printed. Cutch and Himalayan rhubarb natural dyes are amongst
This past February, I was visiting Sloth Bears at a sanctuary, for my fourth volunteer trip there! Elephants and Sloth Bears are the residents at this sanctuary. Injured animals, of all types or victims of Human-Wildlife conflicts are also rescued.
During my winter trip to Kerala, India, I undertook a challenge from one of my FB groups, which was to make a Tibetan Panel coat. Prior to leaving, I had dyed 3 lengths of up-cycled cotton fabric. I also did
Spending some days viewing (and buying) Block printed and dyed textiles in Jaipur and nearby Sanganer are like days full of sunshine! Many tours in Jaipur, the Pink City are organized specifically for textiles and shopping. A visit to this
Cotton fabric dyed with Sappanwood was my new project, after having completed 20 cotton tunics over seven months. I have decided to spend the next period on dyeing lengths of cotton, linen and quite possibly silk fabrics. The intention is
Finishing up my naturally dyed tunics. Only one more to go! I have a favourite, cotton tunic which I bought on my first trip to India. It came from a fair trade shop in Jodhpur, across the street from a
