Passementerie - Elizabeth Ashdown nani iro versatile dress inspired by Grandpa’s

versatile dress inspired by Grandpa’s shirt

sewing thread

cochineal (dactylopius coccus)

which provide the perfect canvas for embroidered embellishments

Passementerie - Elizabeth Ashdown nani iro versatile dress inspired by Grandpa’sIn this hands on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Ashdownone of the few remaining expertsshares its centuries old methods and how to apply them to make contemporary ornamental trimmings. 11 guided projects for home and wardrobe, from Chanel style jacket fringe to braided edging for a window blind For beginner and intermediate weavers; requires only a simple frame loom, like those commonly sold by craft retailers