Kate Luder Tapestry Weaver

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All of the works are individual and unique. Most recently inspired from scenes of my life in Wales. Previously my works were stimulated by urban scenes and possessed an abstract aspect, more reflective of my then lifestyle in Crystal Palace, London. Several photographs are taken of each scene, I usually work from a printed image and draw on the warp as a guide, I occasionally work from a drawing. The tapestries are hand woven mostly using 3 ply Axminster rug yarn, however I have been experimenting with dying wool to obtain the subtle shades required for skies and landscapes. I use strong cotton twine for the warp. The weaving process fascinates me and once started I find it difficult to stop. The pleasure of choosing colours and seeing the way they blend together is immensely rewarding. The larger tapestries can take between 150 to 200 hours to make. All tapestries are freely hanging from a baton screwed to the wall, a traditional way to display a tapestry.