Embroidered Woven Stainless Steel Tea Strainer - Meadow (Physical Product)
 
This hand embroidered tea strainer is part of our designer maker range. The strainer is made from stainless steel woven wire that has been hand embroidered with cotton embroidery thread.  The product is for decorative purposes only.
 
The larger strainer measures approximately 18cm (length) by 7cm (width).
The strainer can be hung from a hook or nail (not included)
The dome mesh of the strainer is decorated with embroidery stitches in an abstract floral landscape patter
The back of the strainer is left uncovered rather than being hidden away because it has it's own 'messy' but interesting aesthetic that reflects the hand made nature of the product. 
The product is delicate and can't be washed. 
 
The choice of materials and techniques are inspired by our work challenging the stereotypes of what is considered a textiles material or technique. Weaving is a well known traditional textiles technique but it is also commonly used with non textiles materials such as metal. Industrially manufactured woven metal has a range of applications ranging from lightweight woven metals used for filters, screens, sieves and strainers to heavier weight applications such as fencing and architecture. 
 
The strainer has been chosen as the base for the embroidery because the woven wire mesh is similar to traditional embroidery fabrics such as aida and canvas. The use of the strainer also challenges stereotypes of what embroidery techniques can be used for. 
 
(Accessories shown in the image are for scale only and are not included)