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‘Theatre Of The Grotesque No. 2: Borehole’ - hand woven tapestry by Michelle Driver (2019) Trepanning, or trepanation is basically drilling a hole in the skull to relieve pressure. In ancient times, it was also used to let the evil spirits out.Trepanation experienced a resurgence in the 1960s, when a group of people used trepanation as a way to get high and emulate their ‘third eye’ to experience euphoria and enlightenment. Joey Mellen wrote a book called Bore Hole, and he and his partner Amanda Feilding practiced self trepanation - the latter did it for the camera in a short...

I’m nearly there!I brought this loom home so I can work on this tapestry DAY AND NIGHT!Well, maybe not every day, but pretty much every night, haha!Though because I’m using the entire height of this loom, the warp is getting pretty tight … but y’know, if my fingers don’t bleed, I’m not working hard enough *I can’t wait to show you this one - it’s the first time I’ve woven on the side since my very first tapestry in 2012 :O

Now, this colour is DELICIOUS!I love this rich purple - and purple is one of those colours that people either really love or really hate.As you probably know, I only wear black and four other colours - and this is one of them!How about you? Do you love or hate purple?You can find your favourite colours (whether it’s purple or not!) on my website :)

Isn’t this DELICIOUS??Yes, it’s the ‘Unicorn’ Fairy Bread colourway made into a Cravat - droooooool!It’s so soft, and perfect for Spring, as the days are lovely, but the evenings are still a bit cool :DYou can find it (as well as other colours and designs) HERE on my website!

Do you wear a scarf just to be warm, or is it a fashion accessory?I’m assuming if you’re here, then you believe it can be both!If you are purely after functional, then any old thing will do. If you are after beautiful AND functional, then you are in the right place!I believe that * everything * you wear is a statement! Because I outfit repeat a LOT (hey, I get a bit attached to my clothes, haha!), I take my time finding just the right piece that will express my personality and make me feel good.I believe this is the...