Handcrafted Tufted Wall Hanging

Jess made this with a wall hanging with cut pile rug tufting gun using 100% wool yarn. The piece is 10” x 14” in cream/blue sage colours.

In Jess's words: "I am a maker of textiles in many forms. I avidly sew, crochet, punch needle, and have now added rug tufting to the roster. My interest in textiles is ever in process. And really, the process is my favourite part. I love learning how textiles are made, the histories behind the craft, and the social and political contexts in which craft movements began. I use my grandmothers’ tools, marvel at these women carved out time to constantly create with five children each, and learn about their sewing tips and tricks from family members. In short, the stories of textiles."

About this particular piece of art, Jess writes, “I am a Winnipeg-based fibre artist creating textile works with fabric and wool that blend tradition, colour, and texture—exploring craft histories, gender, and politics in modern textile art. This piece for auction is made from tufted wool, and is ready to hang on your wall. 

“Art is a powerful and dangerous medium to express solidarity and seek justice. This has been proven in Palestine, with artists, poets, writers, and photographers being targeted by the IDF. Their work amplifies truth, and I donate this piece in solidarity and in memory of the artists of Palestine who have been killed. May their memories be a blessing.”