Hand embroidered Woven Stainless Steel Tea Strainer & Glass Display Dome - Terrarium (Physical Product)
THIS ARTWORK IS CURRENTLY IN AN EXHIBITION AT THE HATCH GALLERY IN NEW BRIGHTON. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THIS ITEM CONTACT ap@hatch116.co.uk AT THE GALLERY
Stainless steel tea strainer with the dome decorated with hand embroidery stitches, beads, paper and fabric flowers and other embellishments. The back of the strainer is also decorated. The strainer hangs on a silver hook inside a glass terrarium dome which is included.
Approximate measurements: Displayed in the glass dome H26x12.5cm, size of strainer L19.5xW8cm.
‘Terrarium’ is a sculpture that draws inspiration from the Victorian tradition for creating miniature landscapes and decorative displays housed inside glass domes. These ornamental arrangements were popular in Victorian homes, serving as decor and as conversation pieces that reflected wealth and social status. Hanging inside the terrarium is a tea strainer decorated with hand embroidery, beads, buttons and paper and fabric flowers. The choice of a tea strainer as the base for the design reflects the popularisation in the Victorian era of fine metal mesh tea strainers because of the increased use of smaller leaf teas. The highly embellished surface of the strainer also reflects the Victorian fascination with exotic plants and floral patterns and the trend for highly ornate and eclectic design.
This embroidery is completely hand made and has taken over 30 hours to make.
The product is delicate and can't be washed and is for decorative purposes only.
(Accessories shown in the image are for scale only and are not included)
Hand Embroidered Tea Strainer & Display Dome - Terrarium
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