I have an idea about how Frida Hansen came up with her wool open warp transparency technique. It occurred to me on a visit in
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A Norwegian Transparent Tapestry Design with a California Connection
When I learned of a large wool transparent tapestry for sale at auction in the U.S. recently, the pattern seemed familiar. It was woven in
A Transparent Tapestry by Sofie Knagenhjelm
An appraiser acquaintance tipped me off to a transparent tapestry at auction this week. It’s beautiful, and I recognized the Norwegian designer. It’s a direct
Why is an Eagle on my Loom?
Frida Hansen often wove birds in her wool open warp transparencies. My new transparent tapestry will feature a bird, a full-size standing eagle. (I measured.)
My Potato Tapestry Will Be Shown at the Smithsonian: My Father Would Be So Happy!
Does everything happen for a reason? Those of you who are familiar with the Minnesota State Fair might know that the Fine Arts Competition is
Testing Handspun Warp in Frida Hansen’s Open Warp Tapestry Technique
Part of the beauty of the warp used in Frida Hansen’s transparencies was due to the natural variation of yarn that was woven from dyed
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