Dandelion Bag (T156)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Emily Jo Gibbs
Title
Dandelion Bag
Made in
Clerkenwell
Date
1999
Description
Ball shaped silver bag with numerous flower headed small spikes protruding from core, with a chain silver handle. The interior of handbag is a silk/metallic organza fabric with maker's mark label.
Materials and techniques
The shell of the bag is made from blocking net moulded over a plastic dome, the net is then hardened with dipping lacquer. The blocking net domes are covered with silk/metal organza which is sewn on. The frame is wrought from wire. The seed heads are castings, all the metal parts are sterling silver which has been lacquered (cellulose) to prevent tarnishing. The bag is lined with silk/metalic organza. The frame and seed heads are sewn on to the fabric domes.
Dimensions
diameter: 10cm
Object number
T156
Category
Maker's statement
This is one of my favourite pieces. It's a joy to make because the end product is so satisfying. I had the idea of making a purse that represented a dandelion for a long time. It took ages to find a way of making what I could see in my minds eye. The Dandelion is top of my range.