Paper Shoes

Handwoven and tatted paper yarn mounted on shoe lasts.

White Lace

Inspired by lace and open structure, these white pieces are rich in surface pattern and texture.
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Handwoven in wool, egyptian cotton and ribbon.

Leno Ribbons

A double cloth spaced warp inspired by the geometry of doors.

​Handwoven in silk and wool, with all colour achieved using natural dyes.

Woven Shibori

The Japanese art of Shibori dyeing can be tweaked for weavers.
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Handwoven in wool/silk yarn, gathered tightly and dyed with natural dyes.

Night Lights

Exploring a bolder palette and distorted weft, this warp was inspired by (amongst other things) a multi-storey car park in Nottingham, UK.

Handwoven in cotton and viscose.

Make Up

The first warp I ever wove, experimenting with soft colour blends inspired by make up.
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Handwoven in a variety of yarns.

©Ruth Hepburn 2015