dried lotus, silk embellishments & hand forged nails

October 4, 2015 by Morrison Polkinghorne handmade hardware tassel

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dried lotus, silk embellishments & hand forged nails There are myriad reasons why I find a special of joy in living and working in Battambang, a city known for its creativity, musicians, artists and craftsmen. Here are some examples: Dried Lotus: Everyday we go to the market and buy a bunch of closed lotus flowers. We then […]

Massive Jute Tassels for Rangoon

August 29, 2015 by Morrison Polkinghorne handmade natural fibres tassel

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Massive Jute Tassels for Rangoon I have always loved natural fibres such as jute, linen, sisal, cottons and silks and when I started making tassels three decades ago they were orignally made from these same rustic materials. My latest overseas commission project is for over-sized tassels, ropes and large light shades for a faithfully restored […]

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dried lotus, silk embellishments & hand forged nails

Massive Jute Tassels for Rangoon

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