The starting point is a cushion panel which, attracted by the colours I originally bought to chop up and use in another project. The rich spice tones and gold reminded me of the sumptuous clothes worn at the court of the Emperor Akbar in 16th-century India.
The intention, is to change the look of the panel completely, both in shape and texture and this piece is densely stitched and beaded. There has been a lot of conversation in our household as to whether the finished piece looks better upright or long-ways and ultimately it is down to personal choice.
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