Lemma and Glume
A series of works exploring traditional wheat weaving and corn dolly making.
Some of the designs below are traditional, some are new inventions based on core principles.
Instructions were followed from second hand books in order to learn this endangered art-form.
Lemma and glume refers to the small, tough, leaf-like bracts that enclose and protect the grains of a head of wheat.
Arabic Cage
Black Forest Crown
Marie de Moisson
Welsh Border Fan
Flame Fan
Cross of Staves
Samhain Blessing
Untitled
Crown of Flames