Boxy fisherman jacket with rug hooked back panel and patch pockets, worn with contemporary sou’ wester and naturally dyed linen joggers.
Jacket: I’s da B’y
Artist: Richard Brophy (Jacket & construction)
Artist: Michelle Churchill (rug hooked panels)
Artist: Tania Scott (resin buttons)
Artist: Michelle Churchill (rug hooked panels)
Artist: Tania Scott (resin buttons)
Description: Boxy fit fisherman wool jacket, fully lined with hand naturally dyed silk. Embellished with back rug hooked panel depicting a Newfoundland fishing scene and rug hooked patch pockets depicting Newfoundland puffin & humpback whale. Finished with handmade resin button.
Media used: 100% herringbone wool cloth, 100% silk lining, burlap, 100% heritage spun Brigs & Little wool, natural dyes (Indigo), acid dyes, mini shells & sand, resin.
Techniques used: Draping, pattern drafting, machine sewing, hand stitching, natural vat dying, rug hooking, resin casting.
Total Hours: 174 hours
Sou’ Wester: Skipper
Artist: Richard Brophy
Description: Contemporary wool sou’ wester lined with silk
Media used: 100% herringbone wool cloth, 100% silk lining, natural dyes (Indigo)
Techniques used: pattern drafting, machine sewing, hand stitching, natural vat dying.
Total hours: 6.5 hours
Joggers: Blue Bottom B’ys
Artist: Richard Brophy (dye & jogger)
Assisted by: Larissa Zemke (natural dye)
Assisted by: Larissa Zemke (natural dye)
Description: Naturally indigo died linen pull-on joggers with dropped crotch and elastic cuffs.
Media used: 97% Linen 3% Elastane herringbone linen, natural dyes (indigo).
Techniques used: Natural vat dying, machine sewing, hand stitching.
Total hours: 49 hours
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