The Elephant Hawk Moth is a large and striking species, easily recognised by its beautiful gold, mossy green, and vivid fuchsia pink colouration. It feeds on honeysuckle and other tubular flowers from May through to early August.
The Elephant Hawk Moth Embroidery combines historic Metal Thread Work techniques in a selection of fine wires, hand dyed silk/metal ribbons (plate) and Gold Passing thread and is built up using layers of silk satin and craft felt before the delicate embroidered metals are applied. Tiny, meticulous Couching Stitches sit alongside hand-painted strips of folded Silk Plate, while felt padding creates subtle dimension and a sculptural effect. Once complete, the perched moth is framed by delicate pre-cut leaves and mounted in a wooden hoop for display.
The Elephant Hawk Moth is a large and striking species, easily recognised by its beautiful gold, mossy green, and vivid fuchsia pink colouration. It feeds on honeysuckle and other tubular flowers from May through to early August.
The Elephant Hawk Moth Embroidery combines historic Metal Thread Work techniques in a selection of fine wires, hand dyed silk/metal ribbons (plate) and Gold Passing thread and is built up using layers of silk satin and craft felt before the delicate embroidered metals are applied. Tiny, meticulous Couching Stitches sit alongside hand-painted strips of folded Silk Plate, while felt padding creates subtle dimension and a sculptural effect. Once complete, the perched moth is framed by delicate pre-cut leaves and mounted in a wooden hoop for display.
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