“Book of Hours” is finished

I have used a single page binding for this book, with a strip of burlap, to continue the theme of the Middle Ages.

The front cover is made of black velour, and the light catches it, it’s not so mottled in reality.

The brooch I made in order to complement the theme.

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The book is made up of antique and vintage lace, silk ribbon,

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reproduction of antique manuscript, printed on canvas

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Hand painting, machine embroidery,

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vintage laces, tassels

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Hand painting on stencil design, silk ribbons and antique buttonCIMG5034

Hand embroidery

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Hand painted Illuminated page

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Original vintage church Gregorian chant

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Extract from the Morte d’Arthur

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Embroidered lace

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Silk ribbon, lace, embroidered cotton, vintage buttons

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Extract from Morte d’Arthur

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Back cover with silk embellishment and lace

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It is available for sale on Etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SocratesArtWorks

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10 comments:

  1. craftyMJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    OH MY STARS!!!!! It's gorgeous, Sox! A work of ART for sure!
    Marita

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  2. bohemiannie! artJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Exquisite work!

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  3. kareninkenaiJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Sox - this is a gorgeous book for sure; wow. You have chosen fabulous parallels. You should be very proud of this; it is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. Karen

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  4. The Sparkly FairyJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Your work is incredible. A feast for the eyes!

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  5. Susan @ Blackberry CreekJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I love your work.

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  6. suziqu's thread worksJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    What an amazing book Sox!
    I love those pages of antique manuscripts and also the Gregorian chant pages and so many gorgeous laces plus the piece you made for the front cover.
    You really do come across some beautiful lace!
    Beautiful book all bound in hessian!
    X Suzy

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  7. Janet GhioFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Wow-I haven't visited in a while--you've got some fabulous yummy things on here.

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  8. deniseFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    This is gorgeous, love the illuminated manuscript, the medieval music & script, and all the beautiful tapestry & artwork you've included...just amazing!

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  9. LisaFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Wow, this is just as yummy as the one above it... maybe even MORE so. Love the old medieval text printed on fabric. Fabulous!!

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  10. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Hepsi çok zevkli ve güzeller.Sevgiler

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