silent night with threads so bright

Ühe öise tikkimismeditatsiooni tulemus- Hiina tikanditest inspireeritud käevõru, punase lootose kujutis on tikitud villa ja pärlitega. Võrratud vanad tikandid: www.textiletreasures.info
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I have been admiring some old Chinese embroideries lately, the amazing colors and elaborate work...thrilling! www.textiletreasures.info
So one night I thought to try out some subtle visions in mind, inspired of these bold colors/textures - and could not stop stitching until it was morning..The pictures below show the result of this spontaneous stitching meditation: a cuff with stylized image of Red Lotus, petals embroidered with wool and cotton threads, lavishly beaded with hundreds of seed beads.

Hidden Beauty

varjatud ilu- või sisemine ilu? Juhuslikult lauale laotunud kangatükikesed tekitasid nägemuse tikitud kaelakeest..pildid enne ja pärast. Kaelakeed võib kanda ka prossina.
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More and more, tiny details, feelings and thoughts evoked by random finds are the sources for inspiration...Took this photo of randomly picked fabric pieces before making the necklace- and the other one is the finished piece. The yellow spot at first photo is a paper price tag, tangled in fibers. This necklace can be worn aso as a brooch as it has secure brooch pin attached at back. Pictures below - before and after: