Project
Campanula & Butterflies
by Di van Niekerk
Botanical study enhanced with stumpwork and silk ribbon embroidery.
Instructions
Printed Magazine
Inspirations Issue 123
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Digital Pattern
Campanula & Butterflies - i123 Digital
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Kit
Campanula & Butterflies - i123 Kit
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Description
Beginning in her teens, renowned entomologist, naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian, produced an extensive collection of beautiful images that did much to reveal the true nature of the life cycle of insects, particularly the spectacular metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly.
Ably demonstrating Maria’s extensive scientific and artistic skill, this 17th century image is printed onto linen then enhanced with silk ribbon and thread embroidery with the detached elements bringing the study to life.
Worked on a 17th century image printed onto linen, available for purchase HERE.
Additional Information
- Product Type
- Project
- Designer
- Di van Niekerk
- Techniques
- Stumpwork, Silk Ribbon Embroidery
- Project Type
- Framed Embroidery
- Publication
- Inspirations
- Issue Number
- 123
- Finished Project Measures
19.5cm x 14.5cm wide (7 3/4" x 5 3/4")