Threads
To complement the seasonal issue of Garland every three months, enjoy these ‘threads’ that appear every day or so.
Murad Mammadov ✿ Jewels of the Caspian Sea - Our January Laurel goes to an Azerbaijani jeweller who creates delicate beachscapes for personal adornment.
Art on a stem: Floral botanical collage decoupage - Anuradha Sahu describes her patented press dry flower technique that channels the life force of nature.
Beyond the Gallery: 28 January 2025 - The Together Spaces series explored the different creative practices that are realised outside the art gallery. What did we learn from this?
A cry from the heart: Disappearing crafts - LOkesh Ghai returns to Kutch to find a radical decline in the number of artisans practising their traditional crafts.
Investing in the care economy: QR codes on pashmina shawls - How can we tell if a product is authentically handmade, and why does it matter?
What is the value of craft? - The inaugural report on the Value of Craft argues that craft plays a critical role in addressing the challenges of our time.
On the border: Exploring land, identity, and connection through art jewellery - Joani Groenewald presents jewellery in a landscape setting that reflects the fragile connections between people and the environment.
Surabaya style in the Sunshine State - Carla van Lunn heralds the warm browns and calming indigos that Janet Teowarang brings to Queensland.
Dorothy Erickson: Jewellery inspired by light and land - Philippa O'Brien reflects on the extraordinary career of a West Australian jeweller whose work is inspired by a unique natural environment.