Embroidered pouches from findings along the road in South America, all fully handmade.
Nomadic Designs from the Road
Finished: Pouch made from Animal Hairs
The finished pouch Paraguayan Pride. It was a pleasure working on it. I did so in Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia. I finished it in Argentina and always worked on it in stealthy camp spots. That's why it is a bit dirty. But I think that only ads to the artwork of a contemporary nomad. The … Continue reading Finished: Pouch made from Animal Hairs
Paraguayan Pouch made of Animal Hairs
Nomadicreation hasn’t sit still. In fact, I am cycling the South American continent. When cycling is your daily task there’s little time for embroidering, but because I need to be creative, I started something. I did so right away in Brazil where I was inspired by the leaves of the bamboo bushes. I would often … Continue reading Paraguayan Pouch made of Animal Hairs
Patchwork & Ethnic fabric
Two design I am working on at the moment. I made designs first, and guess what... that didn't work. Apparently, designs are gradually born under my hands, and not on paper. Ik werk aan twee ontwerpen en vooraf heb ik een ontwerp gemaakt. En wat denk je? Dat werkte niet. Blijkbaar worden ontwerpen gaandeweg geboren onder … Continue reading Patchwork & Ethnic fabric
Do I need to change things?
De webshop verkoopt nog niet. Misschien heeft het tijd nodig? Een publiek ook. Of misschien moet ik veel meer online en Wi-Fi optimaal benutten om dit aan de man te brengen? Liever ben ik daar niet mee bezig. Maar misschien zijn de ontwerpen nog niet helemaal bruikbaar, afgezien van een of twee. Dit ontwerp is er … Continue reading Do I need to change things?
The Start
Meaningful. A positive effect. Balance. Sustainability. These few words floated through my mind when I was cycling in India, in 2014. I had come from Oman by plane, landed in Cochin and moved on my own power towards the Himalaya. Cycling in India as a woman on your own in summer is hard. Time enough … Continue reading The Start
Work in progress…
I am working on two items at the moment. A slightly long purse made from jeans material and a bag inspired on the shape of a Tunesian leather handbag, created from a cotton/hemp mix. A cousin came by and presented me with material which she bought at a wool factory 40 years ago. I am going to … Continue reading Work in progress…
