Monday, 1 August 2011

Or nue ...

In the recent past, I've studied some traditional embroidery techniques. One I 'turned on its head' for some experimental work is known as ' Or nue ' which if you click on, you can read more about.

Using some unconventional materials, I stitched a '2-way face'. Now framed & in a silver mount (so difficult to photograph), the image tends to move & change colour. Again, this is another technique I want to resurrect.
Stitched face

2 x US Fashion Dolls

These 2 were the first dolls out of the "collection box" - both are American & appx. 10"/25cm tall.  They were just a lit...