One of my favourite things about embroidery and needlework, in general, is how it can inspire the least of us to do great, albeit humble, things. The Bayeux Tapestry has been admired, copied,...
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Chiapas, Mexico’s southernmost state, bordering Guatemala, is a mountainous highland with dense rainforests dotted with Mayan archaeological sites and Spanish colonial towns. It is also home to...
I wrote this story in November last year for Garland Magazine, a digital publication produced by World Craft Council Australia. Barbara is a friend of mine and a wonderfully creative textile artist,...
As an art student, Michelle knew that she wanted to create but she wasn’t sure which medium to use. None of the traditional art mediums stirred any passion in her. Then one day while...
A Kaross is a blanket, rug or shrug sewn from animal skins and historically used as a cloak or garment by some people groups in Southern Africa. These days it is used as a bed or floor...
Today I am reminiscing about a trip I took a few years ago. Back in 2011, our family lived in Dubai. We loved the desert. We often travelled into the dunes and mountains of the UAE and Oman. The vast...
