Ikonium Studio is the working gallery of UNESCO honnored Turkish felt master Mehmet Girgiç and American textile artist Theresa May-OBrien Daily workshops with artists available by appointment. Traditional and contemporary textiles include carpet, kilim and felt. Natural dyemaking and hand paintng Contact: Ikonium Studio Binbirdirek Mahallesi Dr. Şevkibey Sokak No6B Fatih Istanbul, Turkey 34122 +90 212 5187353 GPS: N41 00.442 E28 58.426
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Felt and Embroidery
Here are some samples of old embroidery on felt from Turkey. It is interesting to see where the thread has worn away, showing the stiff paper underneath which was used to make the stitching mre prominent. The other photos are of felt work we did using old embroidery as the model for the design.
Labels:
children's felt,
embroidery,
Ikionium,
Istanbul,
keçe,
Mehmet Girgic,
Theresa May-O'Brien
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
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