Lady Slipper Blue and White
Part of the Tropical Garden Series, “Lady Slipper Blue and White” merges ancient pearl embroidery with modern interpretations. A centerpiece stumpwork orchid, crafted using tambour and needlework, anchors the composition. Surrounding it, a blend of traditional and experimental elements showcases the evolution of textile artistry. Metal foil serves as a canvas for daring embroidery, while lace and mesh form the slipper's foundation. Natural pearls, sequins, and metallic cords add texture and depth. This artwork invites viewers on a journey through time and imagination, where heritage meets creativity in a captivating display of botanical beauty.
Year
2023Series
Tropical GardenSize
20x30 cmComposition
Hand embroidery, mixed techniques![Lady Slipper Blue and White Lady Slipper Blue and White wall panel. Tropical Garden Series](https://semirova.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/P3210207.jpg)
![Lady Slipper Blue and White Lady Slipper Blue and White wall panel. Tropical Garden Series](https://semirova.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/P3210205.jpg)
To Illustrate what is creative pearl embroidery
Originally, this piece was not a part project. The idea came to me after getting a few questions about what technique I'm constantly mentioning. I thought it would be nice to show the original way of ancient pearl embroidery (when pure white cord and pearls or beads meet each other) alongside with what I called “creative interpretation”.
The piece shows a variety of embroidery techniques and approaches that often can be found on traditional headpieces or clergy clothes. However, this outcome is not a canon replica. It also includes some visual and technical experiments not inherent to ancient craft.
Mixing flat and voluminous
The whole composition consists of various hand-embroidered elements: the large stumpwork orchid in the center is flanked by a range of segments made of tambour (Luneville) and needlework techniques.
![Lady Slipper Blue and White Stumpwork Lady Slipper Blue and White wall panel. Tropical Garden Series](https://semirova.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/P3210246-scaled.jpg)
![Lady Slipper Blue and White Creative Cord Embroidery Lady Slipper Blue and White wall panel. Tropical Garden Series](https://semirova.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/P3210254-scaled.jpg)
Interpreting Heritage Creatively
In the composition, a range of ancient pearl embroidery techniques (including cord sitting and covering) were both presented in canon manner and slightly modified to get a more intricate surface.
Additionally, the composition includes the experiment with metal foil that applies directly to textile surface as a base for the further embroidery.
Combining materials
The orchid petals are a mix of four different cotton and metal threads. The slipper part was made of lace and mesh.
For the flat segments, there were used natural pearls and mother-of-pearl beads, plastic and glass beads, mm), sequins, rhinestones, French wire, metallic hand braided cord.
![Lady Slipper Blue and White Mixed Materials Lady Slipper Blue and White wall panel. Tropical Garden Series](https://semirova.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/P3210211.jpg)
Tropical Garden Series
The project aims to represent objects from various design areas. Currently, there are interior and fashion design products.