Making King Rene’s Chandelier
Students will build a replica of a chandelier seen in King Rene’s Tournament Book, from the mid-15th Century.
This is an explanation of the matching Japanese outfits that I made for their Majesties. I have pictures of the historic outfits that I am recreating. I explain the modern fabrics I am using and why I use them. In … Continued
Tiptoe Through the Textiles
Sources, tips, hints and tricks for looking into any type of textile with an aim of recreating a piece. Your project questions are welcome!
Parchment Embellishment and Repair with Needlework
Merging fiber and scribal, I have researched manuscripts with embroidery and am learning how to recreate them. Samplers in silk and ink.
6 way dos a dos book. This will likely be an incomplete project, and there is little to no scholarly research or commentary for this single exemplar. My documentation will be mostly speculation due to this lack of scholarship. Name:Sophie … Continued
Parmigianino Gown
Recreation of a 1530’s dress featured in Parmigianino’s painting “Antea”, for the purposes of maternity wear.
A Hat in the Style of Leens, Netherlands
A recreation of a pillbox-style hat found in Leens, Netherlands between 600-900 CE.