This is a piece I designed following research on textiles from other cultures. I was really intrigued by the pure white precise nature of the classic hardanger embroideries from Norway. I decided to experiment with colour and texture, while staying true to the ethos behind hardanger embroidery, that of arrangements of squares. I chose a mix of variegated threads and ribbons then painted the background canvas in toning colours. I then worked into the piece using knitting, crochet and traditional hardanger embroidery techniques to give it a contemporary twist.
