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Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion. Simon Sinek. Captured during a recent class, embroidering floral motifs in stem, satin stitch and French knots. #handembroidery #creativity #passionproject #needlework #class #workshop #arttherapy #designer #community #stitch #technique #inspire #simonsinek
Motifs carved into a traditional Ottoman house, left abandoned on the island of Farasan. . Positioned in the Red Sea, 50km off the southwestern coast of Saudi Arabia, sits the Farasan Islands. Farasan is the largest of the islands, inhabited by around 25,000 people and stretching across 265 square miles. With one hotel, no public transport and two ferries per day, the island feels very much untouched from large amounts of tourism and development. I visited for the first time yesterday, as part of a heritage research trip and to meet with potential new artisans. #artisannetwork #farasan #farasanislands #saudiartisans #island #projectmanager #research #culturalheritage #designer #culture #development #productdevelopment #heritage #traditions #craftskills #artisandevelopments #inspiration
Embellish a Tote Bag Workshop ✨ . . Enjoy embroidery? Looking to develop your embellishment techniques and create your own accessorised bag at the same time? Embroidery artist @mishfaqeeh and I have collaborated to bring you an afternoon of embroidery fun. This Saturday 13 April, 12-2.30pm hosted by the lovely @6722space DM for information and email registration now. (400SAR including all materials). #workshop #embroidery #designer #embroideryclass #riyadh #saudiarts #thingstodoinriyadh #embellishment #needlework #fashionembroidery #designer #design #collaborate
We travel frequently throughout Saudi Arabia working for @turquoisemountainarabia; meeting artisans, developing new products and seeking new projects. Siham and I visited the Eastern Province last week to meet Habib, our master palm artisan and discuss an ongoing project - creating a handcrafted picnic basket for a client. . . It can be quite the challenge to translate the vision of your contemporary design, inspired by their heritage skills, traditional techniques and products. #alahsa #hofuf #palm #artisanmeeting #heritageskill #craftskills #sauditraditions #saudicrafts #saudiartisans #projectmanager #designer #travel #client #supplychain #artisanliason
When it comes to sourcing palm, Al Ahsa in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia is where to go. Palm mats, bowls and baskets were traditionally used to store milk, jewellery and spices and created using palm fibres, woven together. . . This beauty pink 💓 I will be using mine to adorn my bedroom wall. #alahsa #hofuf #palm #artisanmeeting #heritageskill #craftskills #sauditraditions #saudicrafts #saudiartisans #projectmanager #designer #travel
This week we hosted an event at the British Embassy here in Riyadh, our first to celebrate the work of @turquoisemountain throughout the Kingdom. We displayed works from many of our talented artisans, launched the first jewellery collection of Um Ahmad produced solely but her own workshop and listened to Turquoise Mountain's CEO Shoshona Stewart discuss the positive effects of cultural heritage preservation and the work of TM globally. . . #turquoisemountain #heritagepreservation #culturalheritage #britishembassy #traditions #artisans #training #handicrafts #heritageskills #craftskills #artisansupport #artisannetwork
Heading back to Riyadh for more embroidery talk. That week flew by! . . #embroidery #design #needlework #artisans #network #projectmanager #holiday #projectmanager #saudiartisans #saudiarabia
Rich texture and colour combination captured last summer ~ bearded iris & beaded adornment. . . Enjoying a break in the Herefordshire countryside after a few busy days in London, creating my new blog and developing a series of workshops. Working full-time as a project manager means the time spent developing my own work is precious and well appreciated. #designer #passionproject #beardediris #flower #inspiration #handembroidery #needlework #garden #home #passion #businessdevelopment #embroidery #platform #comingsoon
Embroidery and embellishment came to Riyadh... and what a wonderful event it was! . . Such peace and tranquility amongst the group today as they learnt a variety of surface stitches and how to combine with beads for embellishment, to embroider either a traditional design or flower found here in the Riyadh. The first was a success and I am looking forward to more. The biggest thank you to @into_ksa for hosting and to the lovely ladies who joined. Stay tuned for the next. @dmc_embroidery #riyadh #riyadhembroidery #travellingembroiderer #embellishment #colour #design #tutition #educator #globalstitch #stitch #wellbeing #workshop #embroideryclassksa
February marks two years in Saudi Arabia, working with artisans 💓 Such a joy to meet and work with wonderful ladies like Um Ahmad. . . As a master beader, Um Ahmad combines her traditional technique and exceptional skill with our contemporary design and now sells internationally through @turquoisemountain #artisan #artisandevelopment #masterartisan #traditonaltechnique #saudiheritage #turquoisemountain #support #femaleempowerment #womeninbusiness #businessdevelopment #production #projectmanager #designer
Bespoke pin, encrusted with onyx and embroidered by hand ✨ . . Available now to suit your preference ~ message for details. #bespoke #handcrafted #luxuryfashion #abayapin #broochpin #accessories #designer #accessoriesdesigner #craftsmanship #needlework #madetoorder #semiprecious #embroidery #harrietfrances
Mumbai, hustle & bustle . . Travels through India in 2017, on our way to a meeting with a design company, post 20 hour train from Jaipur. #travels #indiantrains #mumbai #india #explore #research #embroidery #colour #city #indiantravels #indiantextiles #researchtrip #embroideryresearch #textiledesign #soucing #inspire #connect #artisans
Bespoke embroidered bugs make the perfect gift. . . New home for both of these. Get in touch for your own. Shape and size adapted to suit your preference ✨ #bespoke #handcrafted #abayapin #brooch #needlework #madetoorder #embroiderydesigner #harrietfrances #craftsmanship