'PAPILIONIDAE'
Swallowtail Butterfly Embroidered Artwork
Swallowtail Butterfly Embroidered Artwork
This artwork can be purchased though The Milk Gallery Factory in Bowral, New South Wales. If you would like to purchase this piece you can email gallery@milkfactorygallery.com.au or call 02 4862 1077.
Inspired by the Swallowtail Butterflies of the family Papilionidae, this little critter is an explosion of colour, texture and painstaking detail and has been meticulously constructed over the course of numerous hours and many months. Comprising of 120+ hours, this artwork has been delicately stitched entirely by hand and as a result of the individual handcrafted creation process no two pieces are exactly the same - each piece is truly unique.
Whilst my creation process embraces facets of traditional stumpwork embroidery, this piece embodies both the old and the new and is the amalgamation of traditional stumpwork embroidery along with techniques and methods I have devised during my years making these little critters. Designed to be a fantastical ‘dressed up’ representation of the insect shape rather than a realistic replica this little critter would make the perfect addition to the home of an entomology admirer or lover of beautiful, one of a kind pieces.
DIMENSIONS
Frame - 40cm (Width) x 40cm (Length) x 6cm (Depth)
Butterfly - 13.5cm x 19cm
Each artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity.
All pieces are hand embroidered and no machines have been used in the process.
Materials
Materials
Handcrafted Tasmanian Oak wood shadow box frame with Artglass AR70 and engraved brass label. Materials used in the mounting of the piece are of archival/conservation quality - Alpharag ARTCARE Archival Matboard, Alpharag ARTCARE Archival Foamboard, linen lacing thread, frame points, Ph7-70 Acid Neutral Double Sided Conservation ATG Tape, Lineco Archival Quality Frame Backing Paper and Lineco Archival Quality Frame Sealing Tape.
This frame has hanging wire and bumpers on the back so it can hang from a wall or due to the depth of the frame it can sit on a flat surface such as a desk, shelf or mantel.
Care information
Care information
The delicate stumpwork/embroidery insects should not be removed from the display frame. Everything has been carefully placed and sealed in the frame in a specific manner so to undo it all is to damage the conservation/archival quality of the framing.
Artglass AR70 is scratch resistant and easy to clean with a microfibre cloth and glass cleaner by Groglass. However wiping down with a soft microfibre cloth should suffice. To protect the frame and the artwork, do not spray any liquids directly onto glass.
Please, handle with care when hanging/placeing/storing your artwork, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat, humidity and water. These pieces are happiest out of direct sunlight. High quality materials, acid free paper and adhesives and UV resistant glass have been used in the creating and framing of this piece however fading may occur and materials compromised in direct light. Also avoid hanging, placing or storing the artwork in areas of high humidity, where water damage may occur or above open fireplaces or places in direct proximity to heating as damage from smoke and excess heat may occur.
Please note that this is not a toy. It is not suitable for children.
Shipping + Returns
Shipping + Returns
All artworks will be beautifully gift wrapped and securely packaged.
Returns
We wish that each and every customer has an exceptional experience shopping with us. We have made every effort to describe our products in great detail and provide images that accurately depict the products so that you can make an informed decision on your purchase.
Therefore, we are unable to accept ‘change of mind returns’, refunds or exchanges on our products. We also do not offer exchanges or refunds on original/commissioned/bespoke artworks or discounted/sale items We do not accept returns or exchanges. All sales are final.
In the unlikely event that your order is damaged, please email hello.stitchandbone@outlook.com within 24 hours of receipt of order. You must include images of the damaged order via email. We will then endeavour to respond to you within 3 business days of receipt of email and will work with you to sort out the issue.
If items are to be returned due to damage, then they must be returned via the same postage packaging they were delivered in, including insurance. We are not liable for any returned items that are lost in transit. We recommend sending your returned item via tracked and insured post and retain a receipt of postage.
