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The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

August 6, 2021 by Intern

This online exhibition has allowed us to have an insight into the past of Korea’s embroidery. Allowing us to understand the transformation it has made throughout time, and see the stunning collection provided by Sookmyung Women’s University Museum to give us visual aid to appreciate the beautiful, intricate work. The exhibition takes us on a journey of traditional embroidery, incorporating traditional symbols, colours, designs and elegant details. Allows us to understand the divide in the Joseon period, of the rich and less fortunate just through the difference in embroidery. Resulting in an end point of modern and contemporary embroidery, and how Western culture has impacted this development.

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, online exhibitions have become very popular, and this is allowing other cultures to be shared at such speed and ease. Allowing us to understand other people’s cultures and be enlightened by their traditions and norms. Online exhibitions are an amazing way to share information easily, however there could be a dispute about the experience of an in-person exhibition and the pictures shown within an online exhibition. You cannot physically see the intricate work, however at exhibitions it is rare you can get a real close look due to space restrictions, to preserve the work as much as possible. Therefore as long as the pictures of the work are high resolution it is a brilliant way to showcase the exhibition. Also, embroidery is so intricate and detailed it is a beneficial way to view the work.

Traditional Embroidery: Hyungbae-

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

Starting off with the traditional embroidery theexhibition shows us Hyunbae which is also known as an Insignia, this is when a larger piece of embroidery is situated on the chest or back panels of clothing. This allows other people to be aware of the person’s hierarchy. For example, Civil officers usually have a bird on their design and a military officer is designated a four-legged animal. Like the two pictures shown here. This became an established way to categorise individuals after the reign of King Yeongjo. This has now developed to form a part of Korea’s national identity. All these were created in the Joseon period, which was five centuries long.

This is a beautiful example of the crane, as it shows the couched golden thread and amazing detail that has gone into these exquisite pieces. With small details of red seed stitch.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand EmbroideryHusu-

 

Traditional Korean embroidery was usually worn at high class events, such as this piece below. The Husu official robe is a piece of material that is worn from the waist down, and incorporates many different designs, within the Korean culture they have different symbols to represent different things. It was a way of expressing themselves in such a controlling period of authority. The more saturated the colours, a better representation of money.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

Some designs like the golden crane became a very popular design throughout history later on, however, to begin with it was just for the highest-ranking individuals. It was one of the most popular designs to filter through to the Western Culture influence. This is a beautiful example of the crane embroidered onto a Husu, using the direction of stitch to show the detail in the feathers and a stunning combination of stitch techniques.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand EmbroideryCourt embroidery (Gungsu)-

 

Within the royal court, there is the extended royal household, and embroidery was used as a pass time. Subang was their embroidery department and specialised in the production of their high-class embroidery. In the mid to late Joseon period, dragons were heavily used as authoritarian symbols. This is an example of one of the pieces made, a woman’s court robe.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

Gifts of embroidery were extremely popular in the royal court, the wedding of Queen Sunwon, an embroidered chest was gifted to her, incorporating ten traditional signals, which are also known as symbols of longevity. These symbols incorporated lotus flowers and mandarin duck designs, wishing the new married couple happiness and to bear many children.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

Practical Embroidery-

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

This type of embroidery was created by the general public, calling this embroidery Minsu. Making it easy to differentiate between Gungsu and the royal court embroidery. The women use to create designs for their husband and children, incorporating symbols which would hopefully make their dreams and desires come true. A lot of the designs incorporated the ten symbols of longevity. These designs were put on many different objects, like the pillow cases above, using silk shading to create the wonderful ombre effect in the delicate flowers. During the time of the mid-Joseon the rules were extremely restricting therefore embroidery was a type of escape, and the only free way to express themselves through design and colour.

Baby’s Embroidered Hat-

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

There are alot of hidden symbols in traditional Korean embroidery. This design I thought was wonderful, vibrant, full of life and intricate. As well as a good example of practical embroidery.

The meaning behind this design was that a lotus flower can grow in mud and dirt but always remain clean, therefore as a child grows do not let the outside world affect or influence you in a negative way.

Here are some more examples below, buttons, chopstick holders and glasses cases.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

Embroidered Folded Screens-

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

These folding screens were multipurpose. They were used to block wind, conceal spaces and used for decorative reasons. The embroidery on them made them look more luxurious, using the ten traditional symbols of longevity, birds and flowers, symbols of life and fortune. These were normally used by the upper-class families, or gifted to the upper-class families or the royal court. The traditional gold thread on black woven silk symbolises noble dignity. Like the example above.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

One example was created by a group of males, from Anju, they embroidered a folding screen, which was in celebration of the King at the time. Which is the picture above. The picture below are some close up images of the folding screen, of parts I thought were particularly beautiful. As time progressed in 1945 upper class women across the globe had these decorative folding screens for changing and concealing themselves.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

Modern and Contemporary Embroidery-

The period of enlightenment really impacted many areas of the world including the western influence, changing traditional embroidery. Education was at a turning point, girls’ schools were becoming more common, and embroidery was a skill that was being taught throughout many institutions. A particular girl’s school was established in 1938, Sookmyung Women’s School as well as the Department of Handicrafts to provide an embroidery education. This enabled skills that had been passed through families, and new skills learnt in the schools to merge and create new and exciting outcomes.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

This piece of work embroidery with Landscapes created by Yu Han-gyeong in the 1940s. It shows how the Western culture influenced traditional embroidery, because there is an element of dye in this piece. Which would never have been traditionally used. Then added detail with the embroidered trees and house.

This was designed by activist Nam Gung-eok.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

It takes the shape of the Korean peninsula through the branches and the roses. The thirteen roses represent the thirteen
provinces of Joseon. On this map embroidered on hemp cloth, there is a text that reads, “In commemoration of the liberation of Joseon.”

I also feel like the picture below is a good way to end this blog as it is a modern day version of the symbols of longevity! Korea has been on an amazing journey with its embroidery, and I hope you can appreciate it through this blog.

Thank you to Sookmyung Women’s University Museum for providing the gorgeous embroidery.

The Past and Present of Korean Embroidery- Sookmyung Women’s University Museum London Hand Embroidery

 

Words By Victoria Jones

Filed Under: ceremonial, Embroidery, Embroidery Tagged With: embroidery, hand embroidery, korea, korean embroidery, online exhibitions

Sneaker Unboxed – Studio to Street

July 16, 2021 by Intern

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

This exhibition showcased how the sneakers you choose can relate to a particular sport, music genre or subculture. Fast paced production leads to us and the brands themselves dismissing the history of where it all started. The motivation for the exhibition was the innovative attitude and products within the sneaker industry being developed today. 

Stock X funded the Sneaker Unboxed exhibition, the brand is a live marketplace for people selling their sneakers online, along with other designer products. The data that they have collected throughout their five year history, has allowed us to see patterns and behaviours of consumers within the sneaker industry. 

Sneaker market value has increased by double since 2012 from $40,000 to $80,000 and is expected to reach $100,000 by 2025. An astonishing 1,282 million shoes were sold worldwide in 2019.

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

Where it all began, Converse All Star sneakers being the oldest shoes at the exhibition, taking us back to 1920. Charles ‘Chuck’ Taylor brought out his first pair in 1917, marketed towards basketball coaches to influence their players. Converse All Stars were the Olympic shoe for 30 years, due to their effective sponge rubber insoles and moulded outer sole, which benefited athletes as the signature diamond tread avoided them slipping on smooth wooden floors. The Converse All Stars were extremely popular until the late 60’s, and then the sneaker industry began to grow.

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

Customising sneakers was something that was at the forefront of the exhibition. As the 1970’s began young people from diverse inner-city neighbourhoods started to wear sport sneakers as a fashion statement. However brands were unaware of this, therefore still promoting them as sports shoes. Brands saw the new craze and marketed their sneakers to younger people, towards the 90’s started collaborations with fashion brands. 

Within the 1970’s, people were having economical issues, yet they still wanted ‘fresh creps’. Therefore they would buy the well promoted sports sneaker, and interchange accessories, such as different width or coloured laces. To match outfits or just to make a statement. People were thriving off the compliment they were getting about their sneakers.

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

Adicolour kits were available to buy in 1983, which were a set of coloured marker pens. Later in 2005, the kits were reissued with oil paints.

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

Another sneaker trend began in the 1980’s revolving around Adidas, Run-DMC were a big hip-hop group and they were the first non-sport stars to promote a sports brand. The iconic unlaced Adidas Superstars with the tongue pushed out took New York by storm. Originating from one of the band members being jailed, as the typical prison procedure his laces were removed from his shoes, however when being released he did not replenish the laces and the trend grew from there. Increasing Adidas’ sales, as they had plummeted in the 1970’s. 

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

It was interesting to see which trainers fitted with each subculture and the journey they had taken. 

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

In 1984 Jordan’s were established, a collaboration with Micheal Jordan and Nike. Nike created the shoe particularly for Micheal Jordan, this was the first collaboration of a brand and a singular sports individual, resulting in success and thirty five sneaker models being released to date.

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

Skateboarders did not really have much choice for shoes, therefore wore basketball shoes to support their ankles while skating. There was suddenly a change in the sneaker market as Van’s rebranded themselves with their famous logo today ‘Off The Wall’, in 1976, they took off in the skating subculture, for their sturdy structure and style. Nike Air Jordans were created as a result of Van’s success, and were very popular within the skateboarding culture. 

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

Casual wearing of sneakers was adopted by football fans in the late 1970’s in Liverpool and Manchester, the subculture the ‘Casuals’ showed their rivalry by their sneaker, your choice showed which football team you supported.

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

At the beginning of the exhibition it explained that sneakers are constructed by different sections of the sneaker being created in different factories world wide, and then being shipped to one place to be constructed. Therefore adding to the industry’s carbon footprint. As the exhibition unfolded it showed new sustainable methods of making shoes that brands are now considering as well as producing for the market.

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

There were some great examples of how the sneaker industry is developing, for example Adidas have made their classic Stan Smith’s out of Mylo mushroom leather, looking and feeling like animal leather however totally harmless on the environment. 

Sneaker Unboxed - Studio to Street London Hand Embroidery

There was also Stella McCartney Loop Sneakers produced in 2018, which was a new concept of how sneakers are attached together. Instead of using toxic glue, adding to our carbon footprint, McCartney uses interlocking clips and stitch techniques instead. Another issue within sustainability was that each part of the shoe takes different times to degrade. With this shoe the parts can be removed from each other easily, therefore making it easier to recycle or be reused.

To conclude the exhibition was an interesting journey, it was a great way to see how shoes have evolved over the years and how they are going to keep adapting in the future when adapting with a sustainable attitude.

 

The Sneakers Unboxed Exhibition is on at the Design Museum: Now until the 24th October 2021, tickets are £14.00, some concessions available- see the website for full details and booking.

Words by Victoria Jones

Filed Under: Art, Embroidery, Fashion, London Tagged With: design museum, fashion exhibition, sneaker, streetstyle, textiles, things to do in london

Hawthorne & Heaney for Riley Studio

June 7, 2021 by Natasha Searls-Punter

Hawthorne & Heaney for Riley Studio London Hand Embroidery

It almost feels like normal! After a long break in monogramming events due to Covid 19, Hawthorne & Heaney has had the pleasure of having our first live event of 2021 for the lovely Riley Studio.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Riley Studio London Hand Embroidery

Last month, we took one of our machines and sent a member of the team over to their Notting Hill store to personalise some cute calico bags for their children’s range.

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Adding that little personalised touch to a customer’s item can make the visit all the more memorable, whilst showing them how it is done and the process behind crafted pieces.

If you would like to get us over to your store(s) for a special monogramming event, get in touch info@embroidery.london for prices and to see how we can customise the event to best suit your brand.

 

Filed Under: Embroidery, Fashion, London, Monograms Tagged With: customisation, embroidery events, may 2021, Monogram, monogramming event, personalisation, riley studio

Hawthorne & Heaney for H&M Bespoke- Tusse Eurovision 21

May 27, 2021 by Natasha Searls-Punter

Hawthorne & Heaney for H&M Bespoke- Tusse Eurovision 21 London Hand Embroidery

A few years ago, we had the opportunity to work the the bespoke devision of H&M on an unusual project which would push our embroidery materials further than we had gone beofre. With them we developed these starburst from a combination of goldwork bullion, swarovski crystals, sequins, beads and most excitingly: reflective threads.

Hawthorne & Heaney for H&M Bespoke- Tusse Eurovision 21 London Hand EmbroideryWhen the flash is on, you can really see these catch the light- perfect for an onstage performance.

Hawthorne & Heaney for H&M Bespoke- Tusse Eurovision 21 London Hand EmbroideryEach one is built up out of the surface of the fabric for even more impact.

Hawthorne & Heaney for H&M Bespoke- Tusse Eurovision 21 London Hand EmbroideryUp close, you get more of a sense of the detail that went into these piece with the pearle purl edging, raised cutwork purls, bugle beads and sequins coming into view. Playing with the textures to add interest however the light fall on them.

Hawthorne & Heaney for H&M Bespoke- Tusse Eurovision 21 London Hand Embroidery

Now we have got to see the project brought to its conclusion when they were feautured as part of the outfit for Sweden’s entry to Eurovision Rotterdam 2021: Tusse. Worn as detatched black sleeves to his red velvet suit, the crystal and reflective thread made quite an impression during the performance. Hawthorne & Heaney for H&M Bespoke- Tusse Eurovision 21 London Hand Embroideryimage courtesy of @tusseofc

Follow the link  to see the full video of Tusse and the sleeves  ‘in action’ during the Eurovision Final 2021.

Filed Under: Art, ceremonial, Embroidery, Fashion, Film, TV & Theatre Tagged With: beads, bespoke, bullion, costume, custom, embroidery, eurovision, H&M, hand embroidery, pearle purl, performance, reflective threads, rotterdam2021, sequins, singing competition, song competition, swarovski crystals, sweden, tusse

Hawthorne & Heaney at the Savile Row: Theatre of Craft Marketplace

May 18, 2021 by Natasha Searls-Punter

Hawthorne & Heaney at the Savile Row: Theatre of Craft Marketplace London Hand Embroidery

To mark lockdown easing, last month saw a Marketplace pop up in the area usually used as a cafe in the Service, Savile Row. Reinventing the space whilst we still were not able to have indoor seating, the ‘Theatre of Craft’ was organised by The Pollen Estate and Alpha Kilo to bring together crafts people from the world of bespoke tailoring. We were delighted to be involved in the creative space where we could display some of our wares along with the likes of fabric merchants ‘Dugdale Bros and Co’, Dry cleaning and pressing extraordinaires ‘Savile Row Valet’ to name a few.

Hawthorne & Heaney at the Savile Row: Theatre of Craft Marketplace London Hand Embroidery

For our section we had live embroidery going on in the form of both hand and machine, here Victoria is demonstraing a hand embroidery kit from our sister company ‘London Embroidery School’ whilst the machine is running off a sample for interiors.

Hawthorne & Heaney at the Savile Row: Theatre of Craft Marketplace London Hand Embroidery

We also had a little display of our London Embroidery School kits amongst some of our favourite bespoke embroidery samples like these velvet pieces.

Hawthorne & Heaney at the Savile Row: Theatre of Craft Marketplace London Hand Embroidery

And of course we had a gold rail, because if you have the choice to have a gold rail or not to have a gold rail… you have the gold rail right?! You can also just see some of the beautiful silk hankies by Millie Bridget Henry and Ready to wear garments from Cad and the Dandy.

Hawthorne & Heaney at the Savile Row: Theatre of Craft Marketplace London Hand EmbroideryHawthorne & Heaney at the Savile Row: Theatre of Craft Marketplace London Hand Embroidery

Always wonderful to be a part of such a creative community, especially in such an inspiring and historic area of London. If you would like to get us in for your own instore personalisation event, we are now taking bookings for the festive season 2021 so get in touch info@embroidery.london

Or if you want to do something a little more low key, why not try one of our London Embroidery School online classes and kits for yourself. Techniques and levels to suit you whatever stage you are at of your stitching journey.

 

Filed Under: Embroidery, Fashion, Interior Design, London, Monograms, Tailoring Tagged With: Cad and the Dandy, crafts, craftspeople, dugdales, events, hawthorne and heaney here, Millie Bridget Henry, savile row, savile row valet, the service, theatre of craft

Hawthorne and Heaney studies virtual tour of Rei Kawakubo’s collection: Collecting Commes

May 13, 2021 by Intern

A global Pandemic would have thought to close a lot of opportunities to explore and continue with normal livelihood, however one could say it has opened a lot of opportunities for us to stay in touch with radical discoveries more through virtual experiences. The NGV exhibition, “Collecting Comme” features Rei Kawakubo’s contemporary fashion collection.

Hawthorne and Heaney studies virtual tour of Rei Kawakubo's collection: Collecting Commes London Hand Embroidery

Cloak from the Blood & Roses collection, 2014 by Rei Kawakubo’s

Rei Kawakubo’s, features 65 garments from over 40 collections, she wanted to make clothes that didn’t exist before. Not only in her fashion, it’s the way clothes are made to reinvent a new style. She overturns conventional ideas of existing fashions and beauty, through this she disrupts normalized characteristics of the fashionable body.

Takamasa Takahashi, a Japanese fan of Rei’s work who collected her work since the 1970s, and put together most of the Collecting Comes, he was purchasing clothes for himself even though the garments were from a women’s collection he felt they could define his character. He would buy a pair of wide, quilted cotton pants, to him the collection held a baggy and genderless style. This notion of breaking typical rules of fashion entices many who seek to find their own fashion which is not the normalised feminine or masculine shapes and colour used in present fashion as we know today.

Hawthorne and Heaney studies virtual tour of Rei Kawakubo's collection: Collecting Commes London Hand Embroidery

Installation view of Collecting Comes, 2020 by Rei Kawakubo’s

Hawthorne and Heaney studies virtual tour of Rei Kawakubo's collection: Collecting Commes London Hand Embroidery

Transcending Gender collection, 1995 by Rei Kawakubo’s

However, in this exhibition Rei’s work upheld a higher strain on women’s wear, as we can see from this exhibition, the shapes are still androgynous, however the fabrics, colours and the garment making still holds very feminine features, making folds into a flower shape or using bold colours like vibrant reds although, they still hold neutral colour scheme and feature masculine shapes of blazers. Leaving a controversial question when looking at her clothes as you are not left with a certain idea of who will be wearing them.

Hawthorne and Heaney studies virtual tour of Rei Kawakubo's collection: Collecting Commes London Hand Embroidery

Collecting Comes, 2020

One of my favourite from Rei’s collection is this plaid poncho garment, although this could be mistaken as skirt used as a scarf. This notion of using ‘deconstructed’ clothing form reinforces the contravention of a new reinvented way of making clothes. Rei is always overlooking normalized fashion and makes it her own with undefining meaning. The purpose through her fashion proposals, reframes predetermined concepts of attraction and rearticulating a new connection between body and dress.

Rei Kawakubo’s collection is very exciting and fresh, the geometric shapes and symmetry used disrupts usual characteristics of typical fashions of the body. Breaking the rules of gender fashion Rei Kawakubo’s collection leaves us refreshed with a new approach to fashion, given though the convenience of the virtual tours.

 

 

Words written Mohini Patel

Photo’s sourced from collecting comes ngv online exhibition https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/collecting-comme/

 

Filed Under: Art, Fashion Tagged With: comme des garcons, exhibition, fashion, rei kawakubo, virtual exhibition

Hawthorne and Heaney watch CHANEL: Journey of a Collection by Loic Prigent

March 22, 2021 by Sophie Reynolds

Whilst going down a loop hole that is YouTube, I came across this wonderful hour long video/documentary by Loic Prigent that was filmed in June and July 2020, after the lockdown in France. The house of CHANEL commissioned him three short black and white videos for their social platforms which gave him access to the making of its new Haute Couture collection. The video shows design process through to the final show, and even shows the highly secretive way in which they create the woven fabrics.

Hawthorne and Heaney watch CHANEL: Journey of a Collection by Loic Prigent London Hand Embroidery

Clip from CHANEL: Journey of a Collection, YouTube

It is fascinating not only because it gives you insights into the production of their couture collection, but it also seems really raw and a genuine ‘fly on the wall’ view of what the atelier is like.

So feast your eyes on the beauty that is CHANEL!

Hawthorne and Heaney watch CHANEL: Journey of a Collection by Loic Prigent London Hand Embroidery

Clip from CHANEL: Journey of a Collection, YouTube

 

Words written by Sophie Reynolds

Photo’s sourced from YouTube; CHANEL: Journey of a collection by Loic Prigent

Filed Under: Embroidery, Embroidery, Fashion Tagged With: behind the scenes, Chanel, couture, fashion, online exhibition, virtual exhibition

Hawthorne and Heaney take a look at Messums London: MATERIAL:TEXTILE, Modern British Female Designers

March 8, 2021 by Sophie Reynolds

Messums London has presented us with an online exhibition: MATERIAL:  TEXTILE, Modern British Female Designers, bringing together for the first time historically important textiles by female designers working in Britain. Offered as an online and virtual exhibition, along with a catalogue and podcast, it highlights the relevance of mid-century textiles and the vital role they played in the evolution of taste and culture.

Hawthorne and Heaney take a look at Messums London: MATERIAL:TEXTILE, Modern British Female Designers London Hand Embroidery

Mussums London; MATERIAL: TEXTILE

Focus is on the bold vision and leading lights of 1950-1970’s textile design and introduces their work to new collectors.

The video they have released offers you a kind of virtual wonder around the gallery whilst the context of the exhibition is explained. It then goes more in depth into each textile artwork. Highly educational and some exceptional works that I have never come across before.

Hawthorne and Heaney take a look at Messums London: MATERIAL:TEXTILE, Modern British Female Designers London Hand Embroidery

Carillion, 1970s

Hawthorne and Heaney take a look at Messums London: MATERIAL:TEXTILE, Modern British Female Designers London Hand Embroidery

Mezzanine Yellow, 1958

Hawthorne and Heaney take a look at Messums London: MATERIAL:TEXTILE, Modern British Female Designers London Hand Embroidery

Sweetcorn Green, 1958

Messums Productions also have a YouTube channel with more content on other virtual tours of exhibitions. So if you’re missing an Art Gallery visit, I would recommend a visit to their YouTube channel. Enjoy!

 

Words written by Sophie Reynolds

Images sourced from Mussums London

Filed Under: Art, Embroidery, London Tagged With: art, art gallery, female artist, inspiration, MATERIAL: TEXTILE, Messums London, Modern British Female Designers, online exhibition

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