GALLERY



1001 NIGHTS
(2002)

Dimensions 50cm x 70cm  
Fabrics Meydane silk (local silk woven at hand-looms) , colored cottons, embroidery ribbon.
Techniques Applique, boutisse, ribbon embroidery, embroidery techniques.
Completion period 190 quilt-hours  
     
Artists's comments 1001 Nights is one of the peaks of mystical East myths; the purpose of this quilt was to authenticize the patchwork. The silk background is embellished with Boutisse technique and the appliques are heavily embroidered to catch the "arabesque" atmosphere.  


TIDE & FLOODDELIGHT IN EACH BREATH