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Peppermint BrazilCloth tapestryApprox W 48” x L 60”Sold'Peppermint Brazil' transforms humble recycled fabrics into a vibrant tapestry of color and texture through meticulous handcrafting techniques. The cloth composition creates a mesmerizing visual rhythm through countless small, zigzagging..."Peppermint Brazil" transforms humble recycled fabrics into a vibrant tapestry of color and texture through meticulous handcrafting techniques. The cloth composition creates a mesmerizing visual rhythm through countless small, zigzagging stitches that ripple across the surface in undulating patterns. Predominantly warm coral and poppy tones intermingle with flashes of cobalt blue, sunshine yellow, and crisp white, creating a dynamic color field that changes subtly as light plays across its textured surface.
About Artwork: Peppermint Brazil
This textile treasure, measuring approximately 48 by 60 inches, represents the ingenious upcycling traditions found in Brazilian folk art. Discovered at a flea market in Curitiba, the piece exemplifies sustainable creativity through its transformation of discarded fabric scraps into a cohesive artistic statement. The energetic arrangement of colors evokes the refreshing quality of peppermint—vibrant, invigorating, and unexpectedly complex in its sensory appeal. The dense, rhythmic stitching pattern creates both visual and tactile interest, showcasing the maker's patient craftsmanship and artistic vision. When displayed, this textile artwork brings immediate warmth and textural richness to interior spaces, its handmade character and sustainable origins adding layers of narrative depth to its visual appeal.
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