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The fourth of July

By Jilli Blackwood 2006

Gillanders and Mack

This piece was inspired by colour. It's a play of three different weighted silks which have been hand-dyed to create the unique colour combination. These fabrics are encrusted with machine embroidery, braided, frayed and cut to create a relief surface which appears delicate and soft but is extremely hard-wearing and robust.
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The Commonwealth Games Flag Handover Ceremony Delhi

Costume Designer for The Commonwealth Games Flag Handover Ceremony Delhi 2010

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