Nancy Arthur Hoskins – Dendara

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Dendara is the name of a temple in Egypt that has blue and white figures and floral motifs covering every column, wall, and ceiling. I wanted my weaving to remind me of the breathtaking beauty of being in the midst of the ancient paintings.

Techniques:

Summer/Winter Weave, Knotting Stitch Hem, Twisted warp fringe with glass beads

Dimensions:

78″ High x 20 Wide (78″ includes fringe and loops for hanging)

Materials:

2/12 silk, 4/2 silk, 2/18 silk & wool, glass beads

Loom:

8-shaft Baby Wolf

  • Nancy Arthur Hoskins