Category Archives: Textile

Derya Aksoy

March 7, 2016 12:02 AM \

DeryaAksoyIstanbul-based jewelry designer Derya Aksoy has created a full range of accessories based on
colorful and exotic butterflies. Each butterfly piece is made by transferring wing images onto sheer organza fabric and carefully arranges them brass and antique chains. On an interview with World Artisan Gems the artist says this about her inspirations:

“My biggest inspiration source is my surroundings. I’m a big fan of nature and I believe the most amazing designs/creations are already in the nature only not made by people. I mean look at the amazing patterns on animals, or color combinations on flowers, the veins on the wings of a tiny bug, there is no wrong, everything is so breathtakingly beautiful! My maze towards nature is definitely mirrors on my designs. The other one I would say is the culture I’m from. What I observed visually and emotionally when I was growing up definitely show themselves through my creations. I don’t plan to do so but that just happens, I believe that is same for all the other artists.”

You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Her unique jewelry can be purchased on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Derya Aksoy.

Posted in: Accoutrements, Etsy Find, Jewelry, Textile

Omohena

February 19, 2016 12:02 AM \

Omohena2We found these delightful denim dogs on the the online handmade market, Minne. We don’t know the designer/creator but we do know that they are sold under the Japanese brand, Omohena. They also produce these dogs using a variety of fabrics and create dog beds as well. You can follow their work here on Facebook.

Images: Courtesy of Omohena.

Posted in: Handcrafted, Sewing, Textile

Juana Gómez

February 9, 2016 12:02 AM \

JuanaGomezChilean visual artist Juana Gómez creates intricate anatomical embroideries over faded photographs of the human body. The photos are printed on fabric and the veins, neural pathways, and musculature are stitched with a needle and thread reminiscent of Italian Renaissance anatomical studies. Her artist statement best describes her work:

“My work comes from observation of nature and the processes that determine how they are structured and built living beings and inorganic world. This fundamental law can be seen in the veins of a leaf, a river and its tributaries, the central nervous system of humans, sea currents and routes Internet traffic. Deciphering this common language, connecting it with the macro micro, external and internal world, to distinguish a pattern that influences the inert, biological, social and cultural. It affects continuously, barely conscious and govern such everyday issues as our movements through the city, and others as personal as the symbols of our dreams. Its essence lies in the way things flow along the path of least resistance.”

You can follow Juana Gómez on Facebook and see more of her work on Instagram.

Images: Courtesy of Juana Gómez.

Posted in: Embroidery, Textile
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