Raised embroidery using the knot lace technique
Embroider the japa mala
A course by Adriana Torres , Embroiderer
About the video: Embroider the japa mala
Overview
“In this lesson you will learn how to embroider the leaf and the japa mala.”
In this video lesson Adriana Torres addresses the topic: Embroider the japa mala , which is part of the Domestika online course: Raised embroidery using the knot lace technique. Discover the needle knitting method and learn the art of knot embroidery.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we will address japa mala. The japa mala is formed by the japa mala stitch, that I made specifically for this, and the astrakhan point. I'm going to use Japanese sashiko thread. I'll start at the bottom, because I want to start here and end here but you can place the astrakhan in this place. Remember that I go from left to right, because it is like an elongated stem point. It is an elongated stem point, actually, but with quite small stitches. The thread is at the bottom, remember. I'm going to make a very small stitch. It is half similar to the Portuguese point, only that th...”
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Course summary for: Raised embroidery using the knot lace technique
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Arts & Crafts, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Textile Design, Traditional illustration
Adriana Torres
A course by Adriana Torres
Argentine designer Adriana Torres has an eclectic background, having studied architecture, graphic design, fine arts and illustration. His collection of objects received the Seal of Good Design awarded by the Ministry of Industry and was selected to be part of the Argentine pavilions at 100% Design London, Maison & Objet Paris and at Pitti Bimbo, Italy. He received first prize in the National Crafts Competition, organized by the National Arts Fund.
He has collaborated with brands such as Seletti, Crate & Barrel, El Espartano and Tea Connection. His work has been published in several books and magazines, including: Stich•illo (Uppercase), Encore! The new Artisans (Thames & Hudson), Super Handmade (Designers Book) and DPI Magazine from Taiwan. Some of his works have been on the cover of magazines, such as Farnese the elephant, in Modern Decoration Home (Hong Kong) and Ander the lion, in the British magazine Embroidery.
He has also taught classes and workshops in several countries: Brazil, Mexico, the United States, England, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and France.
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