May 2012 II
New bookmark this month “Geisha” after the original woodblock print by Eizan Kikukawa
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Site navigation has also been improved (we hope); the silk bookmark index which can be found in both the top and side menus is now ‘clickable’ and all of the bigger images can be accessed from there.
May 2012
May the fourth be with you!
Lots of new braces just in, now available at both:
Albert Thurston from Papilionaceous on amazon.co.uk
and
Albert Thurston from Papilionaceous on amazon.com
Simon Drew: fairy hat – hairy fat penguin
Simon Drew: trust me I’m a ducktor
April 2012
“Hello-
I am an artist and have an unusual request for woven ribbon. This is an inquiry to see if what I need is even possible, and if so, if it is at all affordable.”
So began an e-mail that came in last Summer.
The artist concerned was Ann Morton from Phoenix, Arizona and happily we were able to work together very well.
The task was to weave 65 unique QR codes in silk to be used as identifying tags in an art project to go on show in early 2012.
“Unentitled”
February 27th – March 2nd, 2012
Arizona State University, Tempe Campus
School of Art
Harry Wood Gallery
The exhibition has now come to end and was by all accounts a great success.
“UNENTITLED, first shown in February of 2012, is a culmination of 3 years of research associated with the Collective Cover Project and my Public Action work with the homeless community in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The installation combines 5 different works which offer an overall expression of lost individuals – those once attached to the found objects in the Collective and a number of homeless individuals whom I’ve come to know over time.”
To continue reading about this intriguing project see the review at annmortonaz.com
and to learn more about the Collective Cover project see here.
and yes, the QR codes did work as intended!
March 2012
Now back in stock Simon Drew’s ‘ele mental’ bookmark!
February 2012
New bookmark this month “Baigneuse” after the original by William Bouguereau
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January 2012
We are pleased to announce that for the benefit of our customers in the United States, Papilionaceous silk bookmarks are now also available from amazon.com
November 2011
New stock of braces has arrived!
Available now from amazon.co.uk
All of the braces are Albert Thurston Limited Editions of 500.
Made in Leicester, UK and featuring Papilionaceous woven silk jacquard facings.
Designs available are:
and
October 2011
With the on-set of the chilly weather, this is our take on New York in Winter.
Featuring the Chrysler, Woolworth and Empire State Buildings.
Also worthy of note is the fact that this is the only book mark in the range that uses Lurex thread to highlight details in addition to our customary silk.
New York silk bookmark at amazon.co.uk
September 2011
The first BMC Mini rolled off the production line on 26 August 1959.
52 years later our new bookmark celebrates this iconic British car.
Mini Silk bookmark at amazon.co.uk
It is also now just a few weeks until the 2011 Knitting & Stitching show at Alexandra Palace.
We will be in our usual spot again: stand TGA10 in the Textile Gallery at the Palm Court end.
More details here: Knitting & Stitching Show 6-9 October 2011
August 2011
Many thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Festival of Quilts last week.
There is plenty more information all around this site but if you have any queries do get in touch, contact details are here.
photo:Flea Starr
July 2011
The Festival of Quilts 2011 is just a month away – and we will be there for the first time this year.
At the NEC Birmingham, 11th to 14th August, Opening Hours: 10.00am to 5.30pm (closes 5pm Sun)
For more information see: The Leading Quilt Show in Europe
May 2011
Ah yes, Royal Weddings!
Henry VIII knew a thing or six about Royal Weddings.
Too many wives to fit on a single bookmark so we present a pair of new bookmarks; both feature Henry in addition to either:
Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour
Henry VIII (1 of 2) from Amazon.co.uk
or
Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr.
Henry VIII (2 of 2) from Amazon.co.uk
Our third new bookmark features William Blake’s illustration “The Ancient of Days” alongside the first two verses of his poem “And did those feet in ancient time” from the preface to his epic Milton, a poem.
The words far better known to us today in their setting by Sir Hubert Parry: ‘Jerusalem’
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April 2011
“Space is the breath of art”
(Frank Lloyd Wright)
The exhibition “Open Space” is now on at Harbour House, Kingsbridge and runs until 27th April.
Included in the exhibition are two works by Robert Ely:
‘Caspian’
‘Gods River’
March 2011
The monochrome set.
Now available from the Papilionaceous Silk Ribbon Emporium
February 2011
A little early for St George’s day, but England are off to a good start in the Six Nations Rugby so with a rousing chorus of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” we present the new St George bookmark.
St George bookmark from Amazon
January 2011
Construction of a new ribbon store is now well underway with the first pieces on the shelves. Short lengths of our most popular ribbons available to buy on-line:
The Papilionaceous Silk Ribbon Emporium
Two recent works by Robert Ely: ‘Caspian’ and ‘Gods River’ have been added to the ‘Silk Panels’ section.
October 2010
Thank you to everyone who visited the Knitting & Stitching show – and further thanks for your patience in getting to the ‘bits box’; I promise to make it bigger next year!
See the show page here.
September 2010
We will be returning to Alexandra Palace, North London for the Knitting and Stitching show this year from the 7th to the 10th of October.
You will find us in the same place as last year, stand TGA10.
Further details on the show available on the Knitting & Stitching show site.
August 2010
In local news:
Celebrate Start Bay is an annual event that does exactly what it says: celebrate the wonderful are around Start Bay in South Devon.
We will be there with the very first showing of some new silk panels alongside bookmarks, braces and ties.
We hope to see you there.
July 2010
Agatha Christie collected many things. One of those things being Stevengraphs; silk bookmarks or pictures made by Thomas Stevens, a Coventry silk ribbon manufacturer.
That collection can now be seen at Greenway, Agatha Christie’s holiday home which is just across the River Dart from Papilionaceous here in South Devon.
The house is now owned and managed by the National Trust and more information can be found on the National Trust website.
Given our close proximity to the house and collection we are delighted to be both continuing the tradition of the Stevengraph here at Papilionaceous and also supplying our own take on these collectable bookmarks to the National Trust shop at Greenway.
The Trust have a second property close by which is well worth a visit.
Coleton Fishacre was the holiday home of the D’Oyly Carte family and is an Arts & Crafts style house set in magical gardens.
[And yes, you will find our bookmarks there as well!]
The fax room at Greenway with a selection of Stevengraphs on display.
©NTPL/Nick Guttridge
June 2010
Papilionaceous have been weaving fine silk jacquards for gent’s braces since the very start and have been working with Devon artist Simon Drew for almost as long.
We are now able to offer Limited Edition Simon Drew silk braces to you direct.
The braces are made in Leicester, England by Albert Thurston Ltd and the designs are officially licensed from Simon Drew.
Designs shown are:
“camel in the wind”
“sitting duck”
“putting on my top hat”
“fairy hat/hairy fat penguin”
and “gentlemen prefer ponds”
And they are all available from the Papilionaceous shop here:
Simon Drew Braces at Amazon
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