The designers at my local Anthropologie have put their mad skills to work again. I often wander in just to peruse the store fixtures and finds and to see what amazing sculpture/art/decor/installations they have come up with. While I love the clothes, and they look fabulous on my lithe 17 year old, I mostly love the great design that goes into the store's staging. And a chain store to boot! This beauty is a take off on a hooked rug. Large, about 7' X 5", it was hiding in the corner when it caught my eye and bowled me over. It looks a little like an enormous paint by number until…
upon closer inspection…
…you see its bits of torn and tied fabric scraps! I love the vintage style and look and yet it's something new all together. I spent quite a while looking at it up close and picking at it to see how it was made. The fabric bits have been attached with glue, and not sewn, as I had hoped. A sewn piece will last much longer and adds a layer of the hand made. I was getting the stink eye from the sales girls, so I quit. Next time your'e near an Anthropologie pop in for a bit of eye candy and inspiration, I doubt you'll be disappointed. Even if their clothes are made for waifs the size of sparrows.
Hi Fran. I <3 Anthro, too. And their clothes don't fit anyone in my house - we are all way TOO short. But, I LOVE the art fix! What an amazing hooked rug - true artist did that one! Hope you are enjoying our Spring that is trying to push winter aside.
wish there was an anthro by meeeeeeeee.
i’d adore it, too.
living vicariously … this piece IS amazing. thanks. i won’t pout, but i’ll be happy for you there. with your anthro. and your mountains~~~~!! x0 nn
i have only had the “be still my heart” walk through anthro once. i am still haunted by the extreme creativity with each glance as i poured my delighted senses slowly through every nook.
you live near by?
oh MY!!!
will they let you photo inside???
Si? No? if so keep the inspiration coming!