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Embroidered Portraits

EMBROIDERED PORTRAITS

These pieces were created as a means of exploring portraits through embroidery.
My first attempt at an embroidered portrait, using cross-stitch on super fine matte fabric. 
I picked cross-stitch because it is one of my favourite techniques and is very mathematical. 
I wanted to experiment with colour blending in this technique. 
Size: A5, Embroidery Thread on Cotton
Detail
A portrait of my aunt, a woman I admire deeply. 
Final Piece: 5.5"x8", Embroidery Thread on Handwoven Mangalgiri Cotton
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Process
A couple's portrait made as a wedding gift 
Final Piece: 8" radius, Embroidery Thread on Handwoven Mangalgiri Cotton
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The fabrics used in this project are handwoven Mangalgiri fabric from tailoring surplus.
Embroidered Portraits
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Embroidered Portraits

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