A flock of roosters and hens crowds this roosters and hens tapestry from edge to edge, each bird given its own plumage so the whole surface seems to move.
Details
- Size: 54 x 35 in (137 x 88 cm)
- Material: handspun wool on a cotton warp
- Finish: fringed at one end
- One of a kind: woven freehand with no sketch or cartoon behind the warp. No second copy exists. The photographs show this exact piece.
Hanging it
Its upright format fits a narrow wall, a hallway, or the space beside a doorway or a staircase. It comes with no sleeve or rod pocket. Sew hook-and-loop tape along the top edge and fix its partner to a wooden batten, or use a clip rail; a tailor can also add a casing for a rod.
Woven freehand
Handspun wool is woven over a cotton warp with nothing drawn behind it, so every comb, tail and feather of this rooster tapestry is the weaver's own decision. One end is finished with a fringe.
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