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Instead of words from me, here are some suggested readings, both related to textiles, which inspired me this week:
– On Thursday June 12th Charllotte Kwon, owner of Maiwa Handprints and founder of the Maiwa Foundation, received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Fraser Valley for her work empowering artisans from developing nations and battling poverty by providing a market for their traditional crafts. Read her wonderful address to the audience.
– A rare, 2000-year-old funeral shroud went on display at a museum in Lima, Peru. The pre-Incan, fragile textile is part of Paracas textiles that Sweden is returning to Peru. Stunningly gorgeous work that has preserved for so very long. Do check out all the links in this article to see some of the work. Many thanks to Susan for sending this to me!
Image above: A section from a collagraph test print which I later made into a card.
June 19, 2014 in Culture, History, Other artists by Marja-Leena
It looks to have been a beautiful card, Marja-Leena.
I read Charllote’s speech and was reminded of Indra’s Net – that starscape we’re all a part of.
Susan, I had to look up Indra’s Net. I see what you mean, how lovely. I learn so much from you.
Thanks for the kind words about the card. I really should have found a colourful textile to illustrate this post, but was lazy and grabbed the nearest thing.
I love this print. So delicately tactile.
Jean, I am so pleased that you like it, and thank you for visiting. I have missed you.
Fascinating about the Peruvian textile. I have been lucky to see variously acquired Peruvian textiles in different museums over the years. I wish I could see the one in question here.
I so agree about the principles of education. I despair about the situation here.
I love the delicacy of your print, both the tonal and the linear.
Olga, I love the weavings from my cultural region and Peru’s are expecially stunning in their colours and designs. To find something this ancient is remarkable.
Education in BC is in a war zone. Public school teachers are on strike again. Our government has attacked teachers for years. The colleges and universities are being decimated by reduced funding and demands for ‘trade’ instead of liberal arts education! I despair too.
I’m pleased you like the print. As I said it was just a little test.