Frog
price upon request
19 x 27 in ( 48 x 69 cm)
Frogs undergo transformation from tadpole to adult, metamorphosis, symbolising personal evolution and growth. Their life cycle mirrors the process of shedding old patterns and embracing new beginning. They are symbols of good luck and prosperity.
Embracing change.
All merino wool and silk, hand created.
Whale
price upon request
22 x 37 in (56 x 94 cm)
The Humpback Whales symbolise communication, healing and the power of song. They use vocalisation to communicate across vast oceans.
Communicating our deepest emotions and ideas.
All merino wool and silk.
Rowan berries – Mountain Ash Tree Berries
$ 775 CAD
22 x 20 in (56 x 51 cm)
Rowan Tree – Mountain Ash Tree – are the creatures of the cold North.
In North Mythology a legend has it it saved the life of the god Thor. In Old Celtic and Anglo Saxon traditions the tree is seen as a tree of protection. Druids used the bark and berries to dye their garments worn during lunar ceremonies black. In the British Isles it is a Faerie tree by virtue of its white flowers.
The berries are vivid bright red or orange masses. All edible, though ought to be cooked to be safe (as they contain glycosides) – into jelly, jam, pickles, syrups, liquors. Partner them with honey, thyme, tarragon, bay leaf, mint, ginger, apples or pears, orange or lemon zest, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Merino wool silk, all hand dyed.
Robin
price upon request
28 x 20 in (71 x 51 cm)
For centuries, Robin has been the symbol of good luck, happiness, joy and strong marriages. The myths, the folklore surrounding this bird are as colourful as its breast.
There are tales stretching back to Norse mythology where Robin is the protector from storms and lightening. To the Celts it is known as the Oak King of Summer.
All merino wool, with some tussah silk threads. Vibrant colours, shades of blue and brilliant Sun yellow, a hint of gold thread. All hand dyed and hand created using different fibre techniques. The tapestry itself is attached to a hand loomed hemp fibre cloth.
Oak King of Summer
Cherry Blossoms
price upon request
20 x 25 in (51 x 64 cm)
Merino wool and silk, hand embroidered, all attached to a burlap fibre background.
Bee Hives
$ 775 CAD
28 x 16 in (71 x 41 cm)
I am a bee keeper, keeping honey bees together with my beloved husband Jack. We love our bees, our apiary being a real joy to us daily.
Honey is 80% sugar and 20% water. To make one pound of honey, the bees in a hive must visit 2 million flowers, fly over 55,000 miles. It take about 2,000 trips for honey bee to collect nectar and create a teaspoon of honey.
Honey is the only food that includes all substances to necessary to sustain life, including all enzymes, vitamins, minerals, water, and it is the only food that contains ‘pinocembrin’ .( an antioxidant associated with improved brain functioning.
These old fashion straw made hives ‘skeps’ are still in use at places around the world. Our apiary is situated on a meadow, surrounded by flowers and fruit trees, the bees come and go all day long. Created of merino wool, all hand dyed, hand embroidered. Placed on a hand loom hemp cloth.
Standing in Light
price upon request
37 x 38 in ( 94 x 97 cm)
‘In all things of Nature there is something of the marvellous.’ Aristotle
‘There is no blue without yellow and without orange. ‘ Vincent van Gogh
The symbolism of Light all across the cultures connects us with consciousness, wisdom, purity, intelligence, love, beauty.
The tree itself is slightly rising of its silk background – a warm blend of Gold yellow and orange with turquoise blue colours. All hand dyed.
Labyrinth
$355 CAD
28.5 in x 26.5 in (72 x 67 cm)
Labyrinths have been around for over 4000 years and are found in many traditions in the world. The time with the labyrinth might be used for receiving, reflecting, meditating, praying, as well as discovering our own sacred inner space.
Labyrinths are truly sacred places. The design itself is inherently powerful.
Mushroom Honey Flow
$750 CAD
13 x 29 in (33 x 74 cm)
Mushrooms grow in all colours, shapes and sizes. They have been used by many cultures throughout time as part of ritual and religion, you might find some that are conducive to magical practice. Going for a walk in the woods on a summer or autumn day, one will see fungi galore popping up, nestled in amongst the ferns and trees. After a rainstorm, peeking out in the yard and one may see tiny spores beginning to sprout in the grass, forming what’s known as a fairy ring.
Honey Flow – being a bee keeper, and honey the liquid gold, the colours of the silk background are honey brown, warm and delicious.
A hand loomed silk of Florence, Italy, borders this tapestry. The silk velvet 3D mushrooms of rich Bordeaux red are rising of the sculpted silk surroundings. All hand stitched.
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The listed art works above are available to be shipped worldwide.
All price are in Canadian dollars and do not include shipping cost.
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Thank you for visiting. Please contact me with any questions.
LaMiaCucina@protonmail.com
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