Product Description

This glorious and unusual collection brings together stories about many different fabrics, and features intricate, hand-sewn collage illustrations throughout. The weaving of words and the weaving of fabrics come together in this exceptional gift book, which combines the talents of professional storyteller Tanya Batt and textile artist Rachel Griffin. The history and passage around the world of each of the fabrics, from wool to batik, from flax to silk, is fascinatingly described, and the fabrics themselves then become the central characters of stories from areas as diverse as Scandinavia, Hawaii, Indonesia and East Africa. Exquisite illustrations and compelling stories make The Fabrics of Fairytale a book that will appeal to fabric-lovers of all ages.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #217505 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-08
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

Review
'The Fabrics of Fairytale is an enchanting tapestry of stunning illustrations and wonderful tales from all over the world. Tanya Robyn Batt is one of the world's few professional fairies who travels the world telling stories. The incredible artwork is produced using fabrics, beads, sequins, maps and handmade papers, crafted by Rachel Griffin. These two women have created a book which will delight all ages.' --The Green Parent

'Elaborate fabric collages dress up this collection of stories gathered from around the world...An intriguing way to introduce lesser known folktales and the cultures from which they derive.' --Publishers Weekly

'Stories illustrated with fabrics typical of their region, with information about the textiles used in each tale - an ingenious cultural exploration for the whole family.' --NAPRA Review

About the Author
Tanya Batt, is a self-confessed story-o-phile and frock-o-holic. Travelling the world as a storyteller, arts educator and writer she visits places both on and off maps. Her work is characterised by lively interaction and her use of music, movement and sumptuous frocks. She says, 'stories are her habit.' Tanya is based on the enchanted island of Waiheke Island, Aotearoa, New Zealand, where she is the director of the Once Upon an Island Storytelling Festival and Center. Rachel Griffin's distinctive artwork, which utilises an eclectic mixture of handmade papers, fabrics, beads, stamps, maps and pottery, has appeared in numerous exhibitions. She has also designed many greeting cards and a bestselling calendar. Rachel lives in Bristol.