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We are two designers - Elly Joel and Kylie Thévenau, and together we are The Bell Jar, a print studio focused on the design and development of beautiful surface pattern and textile design for fashion and interiors.
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Category Archives: textiles
TA DA!
So a few months ago we slowed down on the blog posts a bit, in order to focus our time and energy on building our design collections as well as a special project. The time has come for the big … Continue reading
CATEGORIES: design, fashion, in the studio, news, textiles
Tagged Elly Joel, kylie thévenau, love, pattern, Pozible, print, scarves, studio
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Amy Ahlstrom, Urban Quilter!
San Francisco based fibre artist and contemporary quilter, Amy Ahlstrom, creates quilts based on street art and signs. Amy collages raw silk and cotton to depict urban landscapes: Awesome! Amy has a Masters of Fine Arts in Fibre, and her … Continue reading
CATEGORIES: art, design, embroidery, textiles
Tagged art, design, embroidery, fibre, quilting
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prints
I finally got a chance to sit down and trawl through the Spring ’13 RTW shows, a little late, I know! But I thought I’d share some of my print/textile highlights: From the top: 1. & 2. Bottega Veneta, photograph … Continue reading
CATEGORIES: design, fashion, geometrics, pattern, textiles
Tagged design, fashion, pattern, photography
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It’s not a bird.
I’m tempted to do another bird post because it seems like I’m having bird experiences on a weekly basis at the moment! Between the quail in the car park and the rainbow lorikeet landing on my head this morning, I’m … Continue reading
CATEGORIES: art, embroidery, textiles
Tagged art, embellishment, embroidery, figurative, printmaking, stitch
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The Other Nick Cave
Don’t you just want to jump on a trampoline wearing one of these?! They are by American sculptor/dancer/performance artist Nick Cave, who uses fabrics and found materials to assemble these ‘sound suits’. Images above via Jack Shainman Gallery. Elly
CATEGORIES: art, sculpture, textiles
Tagged art, collections, dancing, found objects, performance
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100TH POST + SNEAK PEEK 2
How exciting! We’re on our 100th post! To celebrate we thought we’d share some of our recent work with you. We’ve been busy busy in the studio working on our collections and in order to capitalise on the momentum we’ll … Continue reading
CATEGORIES: design, fashion, florals, geometrics, pattern, textiles
Tagged collections, design, Elly Joel, kylie thévenau, pattern, sneak peak
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All in the Details
Dolce and Gabbana SS13. Holiday in Capri, anyone? Images from Style.com Elly
All over the place…
Art: Sherin Guirguis Shoes: Maison Martin Margiela Splatter Replica Sneakers via HYPEBEAST Fashion Shoot: Rodeo Mag featuring Never Denim – Kylie
CATEGORIES: art, design, fashion, pattern, photography, textiles
Tagged fashion, kylie thévenau, painting, paper art, pattern
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Embroidered Art
Anyone who stitches knows the meditative qualities of stitchery. It requires calloused fingers and endless patience, but oh how lovely are the possibilities with embroidered art. Two of my favourite embroidery artists: Izziyana Suhaimi and Jazmin Berakha. Elly
Stella Jean
Amazing prints and shapes from Italian label Stella Jean… Elly