A description of the category from the Arts and Sciences Rules... Division 2: Textile and Needle Arts Textile Arts: Application This sub-division refers to the end process of textile arts, either how the components were actually used or in the application of embellishment to textiles. Includes: · Beadwork – Includes all entries where the focus of attention is on the application of beads to fabric in a manner consistent with the use of beads on fabric in Europe or outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD, including but not limited to beadwork embroidery, beadwork on clothing or accessories an beadwork on other items constructed with textiles. ------------------------ "Grand embroideries were carried out, instead of with silk, with pearls and precious stones. Embroidery in relief stuffed with lint free cloth with the technique of "cencio di nonna", or seam, frame, and texturizing applied with point cast." From Abbligliamento e Costume Nell Pittura Italiana Rinascimento by Bestetti Portrait exampleExtant Garment ExampleNext step is to look for some studies of this type of beadwork.
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Project PlanningIn the SCA, we participate in Arts and Sciences Fairs to explore the wonderful arts of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The first questions becomes, "Where does one start?" This page is dedicated to my planning of future projects for fairs. Categories
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