Celtic, Viking and Anglo-Saxon Embroidery

This book combines everything held dear to the author's heart in a single volume - embroidery, writing, artwork, history and books. Her beautifully executed creations combine myriad materials, including hand-stitched threads, glued papers, fabrics, fibres, paints and beads, and are presented here as a series of 'altered books', each representing a chapter that follows on from the last, and each exploring one of the major themes of the book, including textiles, stitches, clothing and accessories. Historical facts are ingeniously interwoven with contemporary renditions of ancient artworks, bringing to life the ancient skills of Celtic, Viking and Anglo-Saxon women, and celebrating the centuries-old tradition of embroidery in England that has served as a foundation for present-day excellence.

A unique book that combines contemporary interpretations of ancient art and embroideries with historical narrative.
Beautiful colour photographs throughout.
A fabulous collection of works by one of the UK's most highly respected embroiderers.

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A unique book that combines contemporary interpretations of ancient art and embroideries with historical narrative.
Beautiful colour photographs throughout.
A fabulous collection of works by one of the UK's most highly respected embroiderers.