June 2009
Thank you to everyone who visited us at Bovey Tracey over the weekend, with a special mention to those who braved the conditions on Saturday!
Much of what was on show can be found here.
The online book mark shop is here: Papilionaceous Silk Emporium
If there’s anything you can’t find, or just want to get in touch we’d be happy to hear from you.
May 2009
Coming soon:
See us on stand no.58, just inside the entrance to the central marquee
Contemporary Craft Fair 5-7 June 2009
April 2009
One joy scatters a hundred griefs (Chinese proverb)
Matilda woven silk panel, currently on show at
Joy Of Life
an Open Art Exhibition at Harbour House, Kingsbridge
Friday 3 – Saturday 25 April 2009
March 2009
A date for the diary: we will be back at the Contemporary Craft Fair 5-7 June 2009
February 2009
Papilionaceous – The Start Bay Silk Weavers
Papilionaceous moved to the beautiful Start Bay area of South Devon in February 2001.
The wide open spaces, the ever changing sea and the relaxed pace of life all seem to complement the very detailed discipline of silk weaving.
To discover more about this wonderful coastal area visit:
The Slapton Line Partnership
and
Information on our home town of Dartmouth is here: Dartmouth
photo: Robert Ely
January 2009
New Year, new bookmarks
Featuring artwork by: Simon Drew, George Barbier, Alfons Mucha and Leonardo da Vinci (oh, and I did one as well)
Simon Drew Gallery, Graphics Gallery
All available now from the Papilionaceous Silk Emporium
December 2008
As soon as we get back after the Christmas break there will be a new set of bookmarks available – we’ll get them loaded just as soon as we can!
Meanwhile a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers.
November 2008
Bonnet spotting:
Bonnet: Little Dorrit (Claire Foy)
Ribbon: Papilionaceous
More: BBC Production – Little Dorrit
October 2008
Many thanks to all those who visited the stand at the Knitting and Stitching Show, and for the many nice things that you said.
If you would like to refresh your memory, all of our bookmarks can be found via the links on the right of this page; should you wish to buy bookmarks then go straight to our silk emporium.
For those who really couldn’t decide which ribbon to take for their hair, they are here, along with more on the rest of the display.
September 2008
Papilionaceous will be at the Knitting and Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace next month.
It runs from 9th – 12th October and will be our first visit to this London show.
Alongside our bookmarks and silk panels we will also be bringing a large selection of silk ribbons available by the metre – your only chance to stock up on these gorgeous ribbons this side of Christmas!
You will find us in the Textile Gallery, stand TGA10
For further details visit: Twisted Thread
August 2008
The Papilionaceous silk emporium is now open for silk bookmarks online.
July 2008
Two works by Robert Ely appear in the Summer Exhibition at The Brownston Gallery in Modbury, South Devon.
Woven silk panels by Robert Ely, 2008.
Size including frame: 305 x 385 mm
More on panels can be found here: Silk panels
June 2008
Papilionaceous will be returning to the Ways With Words Literature Festival at Dartington Hall this year.
The festival runs from 11 – 20 July and we will be part of the Book and Crafts Fair in the Ship Studio.
Further details on the festival can be found here:Ways With Words
May 2008
Papilionaceous will be at the Contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey 6-8 June 2008
You will find us on stand number 152 which is immediately opposite the entrance to Marquee 2.
We look forward to seeing you there.
More details can be found here: Crafts at Bovey Tracey
April 2008
Commissioned for the 21st anniversary of Wenlock Books.
A double sided commemorative bookmark available from:
Wenlock Books
12 High Street
Much Wenlock
Shropshire
TF13 6AA
01952 727877
March 2008
“With the coming of Spring, I am calm again.”
Gustav Mahler
Two works by Robert Ely have been selected for the ‘Calm and Serene’ Open Art Exhibition at Harbour House, Kingsbridge, Devon.
The exhibition runs from 20 March to 12 April 2008.
For further details see: harbour house
February 2008
“Papilionaceous” is an interesting name choice for a business with its etymology meaning “butterfly.” Why did you choose that name for your business?
Find out, and read the rest of the interview conducted by BiblioBuffet’s Lauren Roberts here: On Marking Books
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Ten years ago in 1998 the first Papilionaceous silk bookmarks were produced; it was also the centenary of the death of Aubrey Beardsley. In addition, tonight (21st) sees the opening of a new production of Salome by Richard Strauss at Royal Opera House Covent Garden.
In recognition of all of the above the first of this year’s new bookmark releases features three images by Beardsley including two from his illustrations for Oscar Wilde’s Salome.
The odd couple in the selection are from the pen of Charles Dana Gibson and feature on a double sided bookmark.
January 2008
Two new pages for the new year:
details of our custom silk braces are here:
gent’s braces
our pure silk hi-fi loudspeaker cable sleeving is here: cable sleeving
December 2007
Just confirmed a diary date for 2008 – we will be at the Contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey June 6-8 2008. More details here: Crafts at Bovey Tracey
November 2007
Thank you very much to everyone who came to see us over the weekend; if you have come here to find more of our silk ribbons have a look at the Trimmings section or go straight to the design archive by clicking below:
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October 2007
The Papilionaceous away team will be at Crux Craft Fair in Rattery, South Devon on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November 2007.
Crux is our local fair, it has been running for many years and is always of a high standard. Details and directions can be found here: Crux Craft Fair
As is usual the fair is supporting a charity which this year is TRUST India
If you will be coming to the fair and there is anything in particular you would like to see, do let us know in advance and we will endeavour to bring it along.
September 2007
Welcome to the new Papilionaceous website.
What’s new? The silk bookmark section has been greatly enlarged due to public demand (or rather public who asked nicely). It now features all of the designs currently available including the Simon Drew collection of silk bookmarks.
New products such as the panel below will continue to appear over the next few weeks.
For our trade customers the design archive is available to view in the trimmings section.
As we are still in the process of building the site if there’s something you would like us to feature that isn’t here yet – do get in touch.
Woven silk panel by Robert Ely, 2007.
Size including frame: 29 x 29 cm
More on panels can be found here: Silk panels
