Wings and Tails

I have had molds made of my new butterfly links, inspired by Chinese interpretations of the Swallowtail Butterfly: from the Forbidden City collection, from gifts I bought from my China trip, and of course, the famous  Butterfly Lovers' Opera.

These will be part of my new collection, newly arrived from China, to be seen first at the Fair at Mount Stewart, Northern Ireland, on May 21st. I'm really looking forward to exhibiting in one of my favourite places back home!

Chinese shoes for newborn with
hand stitched butterfly motifs



Swallowtail: purse and my silver butterflies



Some 'wings and tails' from the V&A exhibition from the Forbidden City at the start of 2011

Cranes and Clouds on the
Emperor's clothes




Sketch from V&A



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