Textile Red Beetroot, Potted mens A free-standing model

A free-standing model

Giant Squid - Architeuthis

Beetle specimen (Odontolabis lacordairei - Indonesia) mounted on acid-free paper in a black wooden shadow box

Beetle specimen (Anoplophora elegans - Thailand) mounted behind glass on acid-free paper in a black wooden shadow box

Each baby chestnut pod has a hand-painted pewter stem and measures approx 8cm from end to end

Textile Red Beetroot, Potted mens A free-standing modelCreated by textile artist Rachel Nettles, these nature inspired vegetable sculptures appear to have come directly from the potting shed. Her attention to detail is obvious each piece is thoughtfully considered, with many layers of stitching used to create both colour and texture. Each piece is individual. Textile vegetable sculpture, terra cotta pot. H: approx 28cm pot: 8cm