And just like that, the weaving is finished and on its way to my home! I read through my blog posts this morning to remind myself of the purpose, and trajectory, of this project. My matriline, my ancestry of agriculture, choices, people and so much more - I wanted my entire story reflected in the … Continue reading This is my story
This week, Haima (left), a weaver from Tighedouine, arrived at The Anou headquarters in Fez to begin weaving my tapestry. The wool will be dyed and tested on a small trial loom before work begins on the full sized piece. I'm excited that we've reached this point! I find myself checking my expectations. Not because … Continue reading Expectations
I have a final design! The Anou Cooperative has approved it and the weavers in Tighdouine will soon begin work. I've decided to loosely base the design on Robert Frost’s poem, The Road Not Taken. Like the poem, the design is not meant to depict big, life-changing decisions. Instead, it represents the small, everyday thoughts … Continue reading The Road
Slowly, thoughtfully, I'm getting there. I submitted another design for my tapestry this week and received more valuable feedback. I pulled way back on the details for this version and chose images depicting the growth of a small child - small in stature, energy, spirit - into a flourishing woman who embraces life. I added … Continue reading The Fullness of Life
I first heard the word iterative when I was on a project at work more than a few years ago. If you work in a corporate culture, you're likely well familiar with the term. It 's part of the process - figure out what works and what doesn't during the various project cycles and adjust … Continue reading Subject to change