February 2010
For some, myself included, the topic of Fly Fishing will forever be associated with the name of J.R. Hartley; he may have started out as a fiction but the book he was looking for eventually became reality.
There is no need to scour Cecil Court to find our Fly Fishing bookmark though!
Also, from the original by John Collier: ‘Lilith’
A woman with a chequered past who may, or may not, be suitable for your Valentine.
Both are available now from Amazon:
Lilith
and Papilionaceous Silk Emporium:
Lilith, Salmon Flies
January 2010 (II)
The snow and frost has gone for now so our thoughts turn towards Spring (perhaps).
We have some tulips anyway!
at Papilionaceous Silk Emporium
Also, from the original by Gustav Klimt:
‘Water Serpents II’, a new double sided bookmark.
at Papilionaceous Silk Emporium
January 2010 (I)
To keep that New Year’s Eve feeling going just a little longer we present a new, double sided, his and hers ‘Cocktail’ bookmark.
at Papilionaceous Silk Emporium
Also, a second mark inspired by the art of Japan. To give it it’s full title:
‘The Courtesans Wakana and Wakanoura of the Wakana House’, by Utamaro Kitagawa
Utamaro Kitagawa bookmark at Amazon
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December 2009
With Christmas on the way we thought stockings would be in order.
Our silk stockings are courtesy of Alberto Vargas.
Available here: Vargas Silk Stocking bookmark at Amazon
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Also seasonal in parts of Europe, carp.
We present ‘Red Carp under Wisteria’ by Kuniyoshi Utagawa
Available here: ‘Red Carp under Wisteria’ silk bookmark at Amazon
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Completing the three wise bookmarks is a new colouring of our very popular Aubrey Beardsley Lily.
Available here: Green Lily bookmark at Amazon
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November 2009
Two new book marks this month. Both feature small details from much larger works.
The details are taken from:
The Virgin and Child Enthroned by Margarito of Arezzo
and
The Annunciation by Carlo Crivelli
for further information see the Bookmarks ~ Fine Art section
also available to buy from the Papilionaceous Silk Emporium and Papilionaceous at Amazon
October 2009
Thank you to everyone who stopped by at Alexandra Palace.
If you have now arrived here to find out more, you could try:
Papilionaceous bookmarks on Amazon
September 2009
New bookmarks this month:
Featuring artwork by: Follower of Hugo van der Goes, Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne and Akseli Gallen-Kallela
Further details in the Bookmarks ~ Fine Art section
August 2009
Your favourite bookmarks are now available alongside your favourite books!
The link below will take you to a selection of Papilionaceous silk bookmarks on the Amazon website.
and for the books:
July 2009
For anyone in the South Devon Area – especially with the weather the way it is today – The Annual Stokenham Arts and Crafts Exhibition is on from 24th July – 1st August and is well worth a visit.
Next month sees the second Celebrate Start Bay event in Slapton:
“The annual free celebration of ‘all that is good’ about the Start Bay area showcasing local arts & crafts, food and drink, and the great outdoors! All-weather event: Stalls in the village hall full of information and shopping opportunities; Plus a full programme of outdoor and indoor activities & entertainment, talks and workshops.”
Celebrate Start Bay 2009
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
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