Tag Archives: embroidery

Maricor/Maricar

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

Maricor and Maricar Manalo are twin sisters and the talented brains behind Maricor/Maricar, a multimedia design studio specialising in hand embroidered illustration and lettering for publishing and advertising. Their needlework is bright, intricate and at times painterly. In short, it’s a marvel to look … Continue reading →

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Ulyana Sergeenko Spring 2015 Couture

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

The beautifully ornate clothing of Ulyana Sergeenko belong in the pages of a Russian fairytale. From the nipped waists and dramatic proportions of her garments, to the detailed embroidery and Russian cultural insignia and patterning, her collections never cease to offer … Continue reading →

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Anna Duthie

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

When I came across these visualisations for textile designer Anna Duthie‘s graduate collection I was blown away. Anna studied at the Glasgow School of Art where she specialised in embroidery. “My work reflects an appreciation of pattern, surface embellishment, contrasting … Continue reading →

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Embroidered Art

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Angie is a woman of many talents. Not only is she a masterful art director, but she also finds time to run two of Johannesburg’s coolest places (Wolves & The Good Luck Club) with her husband Shane. Her blog is … Continue reading →

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Jazmin Berakha

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Jazmin Berakha is an artist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her work uses detailed and colourful embroidery work which is quite amazing. If you are in New York, be sure to catch her latest solo exhibition called “Vanishing Park” at … Continue reading →

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Richard Saja

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

“Richard Saja embroiders his motley crew of circus figures on toile, a linen fabric that bears a repeated pattern of bucolic scenes of country life, which was primarily used in decorating designs for bourgeois society in the 18th century. This … Continue reading →

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Ana Ventura

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

Beautifully simple series of embroidery hoops titled ‘Roots’ by the very talented and versatile artist Ana Ventura.

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