Hand-stitched completely by hand, this one of a kind three-dimensional stumpwork embroidery piece has been constructed out of an array of stunningly lush and opulent hand picked materials in an assortment of beautifully vibrant and rich shades of orange, bronze and gold. This exquisite piece is an explosion of colour, texture and painstaking detail and has been meticulously constructed over the course of numerous hours and several weeks. Every little critter is of an original design that has been lovingly handmade by Rachel, the artist behind Stitch and Bone Handcrafted. As a result of the individual hand-crafted creation process no two pieces are exactly the same and due to the handmade nature of these works slight ‘imperfections’ may be present. And I like that! Handmade goods, by their very definition, suggests an element of imperfection and reminds you of the hands that made them. Any ‘imperfections’ are a part of the artwork and contribute to the quality and enhance the beauty of the piece. These contribute to the uniqueness and beauty of the forms and are part of the character of each individual and unique piece. Whilst my creation process embraces facets of traditional stumpwork embroidery, this piece embodies both the old and the new and is the amalgamation of traditional stumpwork embroidery along with techniques and methods I have devised during my years making these little critters. Designed to be a fantastical ‘dressed up’ representation of the insect shape rather than a realistic replica this little critter would make the perfect addition to the home of an entomology admirer or lover of beautiful, one of a kind pieces. All pieces are hand embroidered and no machines have been used in the process. DIMENSIONS Size of Beetle - 5.5cm (Length) x 4cm (Width) Dimensions of Frame - 18cm (Width) x 18cm Length) x 5cm (Depth) Please note that this is not a toy. It is not suitable for children. For how to best care for this beautiful piece check out the care information below.
