All the hangings are made using turban braid structures from Pre-Hispanic Peru, twining groups of four strands together. This is the same structure as ply splitting. The yarn is 2 ply high twist worsted which I dye using commercial dyes. The warp is suspended on a dowel held under tension and the braid is finger woven working out from the centre to the edges of the piece. Making these hangings is always a deep inner experience, searching for expression throughout the whole process, much as you do when weaving a tapestry. On average they take about 100 hours to weave.

 

		Over the Rainbow An experience before discovering dyes. Made with pre-dyed Hyslop Bathgate 2/2 wool yarns from New Zealand. Interlaced structure with skeleton threads supporting main colour groups, approximately 18"x 48". In the collection of Makiko Tada, Japan. Jack Lenor Larsen selected this piece for inclusion in his book "Interlacing"
		Earth and Sun Made with 2/2 .5 worsted wool, and hand dyed with pre-metalised dyes. Intertwined structure. Approximate size 24"x 48". In the collection of K Winter, England.
		Earth and Sun in the making Showing the pattern planned on graph paper, a small sample and the wall-hanging in progress. This method of working allows complete freedom at each stage of the making process to develop and change the design.
		Earth and Fire The hanging measures 24 x 48 inches, finger woven hand dyed worsted wool. This hanging was completed over a two year period after much experimenting with colour and design. The hanging is in a private collection in London.
		Dress for Galadriel Inspiration for the dress came from reading "Lord of the Rings". A dress, cloak and hair and ornament were designed for Galadriel. Made with 2/2 silk and 2/2 .5 worsted wool, and hand dyed with pre-metalised dyes. Constructed on a tailor's dummy. Making this piece was a leap of faith; I had know idea what would result. In own collection, waiting for Galadriel.
		Swimming Pool Inspired by a David Hockney painting. Made with Berber yarn, and hand dyed with pre-metaised dyes. Interlinking narrow braids to make an interlaced fabric. Approximate size 54"x 30". Selected by Jack Lenor Larsen for his book "Interlacing" and for an exhibition of the same name at The American Craft Museum New York in 1987 and at the Textile Museum Washington DC 1988. In own collection.
		"Braid" Logo A commission made for the reception area of a computer software company in London. The black, gray and blue colours form the pattern of their Logo. Approximate size 24'x 48". Made with 2/2 .5 worsted wool, hand dyed with pre-metalised dyes. In the collection Braid Ltd, London.