Fritillary, Fennel & Scarab Beetle

The striking, chequerboard markings of the snake’s head lily form a stunning contrast to the delicacy of the fennel flowers and bronze lustre of the scarab in this elegant study.

Worked using a combination of surface embroidery and stumpwork techniques using silk, cotton, rayon and metallic threads, the rich texture is further enhanced by the use of gleaming kid leather and tiny rainbow beads on the lifelike beetle.