Monday, 25 February 2013

Table mat c.1970


Possibly worked direct on off-white linen (woven the width of the mat). Likely made in another country (not UK) for the tourist trade & purchased as a holiday memento.

Geometric design worked in straight stitch ie. patterned darning.

4 colours using cotton – edges frayed to form fringe, then hemstitched.

Size 10.75” width x 19” length (27.5cm x 48cm)

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Book cover c.1990

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