Celtic, Viking & Anglo-Saxon Embroidery

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In a rare fusion of contemporary art, embroidery, and history, this book celebrates the art of Jan Messent through her re-creations of Celtic, Viking, and Anglo-Saxon artifacts and works of art. The works combine a myriad of materials, including hand-stitched threads, glued papers, fabrics, fibers, paints, and beads. Beautiful photography captures the precisely executed creations for a stunning visual feast, while historical facts are ingeniously interwoven to enhance the centuries-old tradition of embroidery in England.