Knee length net-based dress adorned with mussel shells, paired with rug hooked poncho and completed with statement necklace and earrings.
Poncho: Spirit of the Sea
Artist: Kate Thornhill (rug hooking, poncho)
Assisted by: Richard Brophy (finishing)
Assisted by: Richard Brophy (finishing)
Description: Rug hooked poncho with hardanger embroidery edge.
Media used: 100% linen rug warp, 100% wool yarns, acid dye, 100% cotton #3 pearl embroidery thread.
Media used: 100% linen rug warp, 100% wool yarns, acid dye, 100% cotton #3 pearl embroidery thread.
Techniques used: Pattern drafting, rug hooking, hardanger Embroidery, hand stitching.
Total hours: 100 hours.
Dress: Jewel of the sea
Artist: MJ LeBlanc
Description: Low cut back macrame fishnet base dress covered in hand-stitched gold tipped mussel shells
Media used: 100% Cotton Cord, Mussel Shells, Gold Paint, Resin
Media used: 100% Cotton Cord, Mussel Shells, Gold Paint, Resin
Techniques used: Macrame, bleaching, painting, resin coating, drilling, beading
Total hours: 432 hours
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Mussel Dress
