Soon after the Gulf War, Lady Annabella reached out to me with an exciting request: creating a unique belt for her spouse, Sir Thomas. Our paths crossed at Pennsic L, where they were bought a stunning silver buckle set from a merchant. Sir Thomas eagerly anticipated receiving the belt, knowing only that it would be white and what the buckle looked like.
Although I had limited interactions with Lady Annabella and had only briefly met Sir Thomas, I embraced the challenge to craft something they would be like. Without the usual cues and insights I gather when weaving for someone, such as their personality, preferences, and passions, I must admit I felt a hint of nervousness. Determined to overcome this, I decided to sketch out the belt design and present it to Lady Annabella for her approval before proceeding with the weaving process.
It was approved!
40 hours, including patterning and warping
205cm / 80″, including hardware
41 tablets
2 wefts
White silk 20/2 by Dixie Weaver
Dark blue silk 20/2 by Treenway silks
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