Tapestry Colour Studies: Christine Borland, The Edinburgh Seven Tapestry

The triptych tapestry, created using a combination of traditional and modern materials and techniques, commemorates the ‘Edinburgh Seven’, the first women to matriculate at any British university. The tapestry took seven Dovecot weavers over 4,000 hours and 90,500 metres of yarn to create. Unlike traditional tapestry, the artwork has an organic shape based on a cellular structure in motion. Cotton, linen and nylon yarn and cotton warp create light and shadow, while the nylon weft adds transparency and reflective shine. The piece was unveiled at V&A South Kensington on International Women's Day and is now on long-term display at the Edinburgh Futures Institute on Lauriston Place. 

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Specification: 

• Ash waxed frame (200mm x 200mm)
• Anti-reflective and UV protected glass (Artglass AR70)
• Dovecot Studios mark of authentication

Every sample sold supports Dovecot and allows us to create artwork for Scotland and sustain the future of tapestry weaving.

Please note: This item is available for collection only. We do not offer shipping or delivery for this product.

Upon purchase Tapestry Colour Studies can be collected from:

Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT