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Absolutely mesmerising embroidery using iridescent beetle wings! No words needed! From the V & A museum, London *** jaina mishra | wovensouls View more Exquisite Antique Textiles and more on
This image was initially saved in a “peacock” inspiration folder, to be shared later in a long post about peacock colors: Then I read the description about this Southern Indian antique embroidery from around 1880. I discovered something mind-blowing! What do you think those peacock-colored iridescent specks are? They are beetle wings. Yes! Very skilled … Continue reading "Beetle Wing Embroidery"
This is my second attempt at beetle wing embroidery. I learned a lot about goldwork, reading Tanja Berlin's website , and I bought some supplies from her. I also learned a lot about lighting this kind of photography, and I think the shots turned out much better. Ironically, the solution that worked…
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As anyone who follows our little blog knows, there is a serious beetle obsession going on over here. Has been for years and years! Pinned beetles, beetle jewelry and beetle tattoos are pretty much a staple in my life. I...
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Back in 2009 I blogged about the “Beetlewing dress” worn by Victorian actress Ellen Terry to play Lady Macbeth- and the National Trust’s project to restore it. Well, the restored dress is now on display at Ellen’s former home, Smallhythe Place, and last weekend we paid a visit... What can I say that could possibly…
antique photo of beetlewing dress
In this video, I show how to create faux "Beetle Wing" earrings using Chameleon Nail Powder from Born Pretty and Holographic nail powders on black Souffle cl...
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National Trust on X: "Worn by Ellen Terry in the 1888 Lyceum Theatre production of Macbeth, this cloak, and the famous beetle wing dress, has been undergoing conservation at the Textile Conservation Studio in Norfolk. You can follow the progress on #HiddenTreasuresNT this Friday:… https://t.co/KkKcfMYeAS" / X
If you clicked on this post thinking that title is an exaggeration, then you have severely underestimated me and the things I will buy on etsy. I discovered beetlewing embroidery several years ago, when I was still really active on tumblr and this picture came across my dashboard. I thought it was stunning, and the fact…
‘Beetle Wing Dress’ for Lady Macbeth 1118839.1 | National Trust Collections
No. 270: Gold and beetle wing embroidery.
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Textile length, embroidered cotton / beetle wing / metallic gold thread, India, acquired 1883
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The Embroiderers' Guild Summer School ended on Sunday. I had a great time - good company, classes, food and a market. There is too muc...
