Birdsong

This is a one-off and completely original piece by the artist Lora Avedian made in partnership with Smythson of Bond Street, shown at London Craft Week 2022. The artwork uses surplus Smythson leathers combined with Lora’s traditional embroidery techniques. Inspired by Japanese silk scroll paintings and ancient ceramics found at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Read more about Lora’s project with Smythson here

Each shape is hand cut from Smythson of London’s Italian leather and hand stitched together by Lora using a traditional joining embroidery stitch. The hanging depicts a group of birds in a blossoming tree, all chattering away to one another. If hung near a light source the piece produces a beautiful silhouette of the pattern on the wall.

Lora has used both the suede and finished sides of the leather on this piece. Because it is made from leather it has some movement, giving the piece a life of its own.

Keep out of continuous direct sun light to ensure colours do not fade.

Dimensions: 70x122cm

If you would like to enquire about commissioning a piece like this one, please go to the commissions page in the menu bar or contact Lora directly on hello@loraavedian.com