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Prize:
For the past 10 years, this prestigious international prize has attracted
students of embroidery, design, arts, surface textiles, costume, fibres,
interiors, fashion and textiles throughout the world. For the first time,
the Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery will also be running an open
category for embroiderers from all backgrounds.
The aim of this prize is
to promote the use of hand embroidered surface embellishment within fashion,
costume and interiors industries. In doing so, it is hoped that contemporary
design and fresh approaches can be matched up with the high quality and
expertise required in the professional world.
The Brief:
The brief encourages a
diverse range of work.
It seeks original and creative ideas, innovative design and use of materials.
8 Points of the Brief
Entrants are required to;
1. Base all work entered on the following brief, entitled 'Modern Goddess'.
2. Present embroidered samples of hand embroidery for clothing, accessories,
costume or soft furnishing.
3. Use HAND EMBROIDERY. Machine embroidery can be used, but must be hand
embellished.
4. Demonstrate how the embroidery can be applied / used, by providing
one or more of the following - finished items / garments / mock-ups /illustrations
/ computer graphics.
5. Provide supporting research and sketch/idea books/sheets, with notes
that explain the thinking and ideas behind the concept.
6. Show the design development from initial concept through to realised
design.
7. Ensure that the finished product is both practical and commercially
viable.
8. Provide at least 1 finished piece.
Suggested Reading:
1. The Complete Encyclopaedia of Needlework by Therese De Dillmont:
ASIN: B000OHBM0G
2. Art of the Embroiderer by Charles Germain De Saint-Aubin: ISBN-10:
0875871100
3. Book of Finalists (Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 2008). Available
from http://www.handembroideryshop.co.uk/acatalog/book.html
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