The Maria Sibylla Merian Kit
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Please note, this kit is on preorder and will be dispatched within the next two weeks
Introducing our Icons and Pioneers collection: a series of kits inspired by the lives of notable women throughout history.
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was a pioneering entomologist, a scholar of the natural sciences and an artist of flora & fauna. Her artistic illustrations featured highly detailed imagery of botanicals and wildlife in a saturated palette of watercolours. In 1699, she embarked upon a remarkable journey with her young daughter, travelling from Europe to Suriname in South America. At this time, journey's like this were only ever undertaken by men, usually connected to the sugar trade, so it was highly unusual for a woman to travel alone. Merian was undeterred and pursued the journey to further her wildlife studies in this tropical location. Here, she published a magnificent body of work documenting her discoveries. The publication was a major contribution to the history of natural science and remains to this day a highly regarded resource.
'Maria Sibylla Merian's legacy is that of an intrepid and unconventional figure who forged a successful independent career as an artist.' - British Museum
The British Museum currently holds two large volumes which are available to view by appointment in the print and drawing study room.
Like Merian wished for her publications, we hope our embroidery kit will appeal to both lovers of art & insects.
This kit features a pre- machine embroidered design on a natural cotton canvas. The design is embroidered in natural cotton threads and serves as a guide for you to work on top of making the kit perfect for beginners and intermediate embroiderers alike.
You will receive a range of threads, beads and goldwork materials to embellish the design.
The kit also includes needles, wax, thread and an instruction booklet, all housed in our signature H&L tin.
Charity Donation
£1 per sale will go directly to the Wonder Foundation - a women-led charity dedicated to transforming the lives of women, girls, and their communities through quality education.
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Please note, this kit is on preorder and will be dispatched within the next two weeks
Introducing our Icons and Pioneers collection: a series of kits inspired by the lives of notable women throughout history.
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was a pioneering entomologist, a scholar of the natural sciences and an artist of flora & fauna. Her artistic illustrations featured highly detailed imagery of botanicals and wildlife in a saturated palette of watercolours. In 1699, she embarked upon a remarkable journey with her young daughter, travelling from Europe to Suriname in South America. At this time, journey's like this were only ever undertaken by men, usually connected to the sugar trade, so it was highly unusual for a woman to travel alone. Merian was undeterred and pursued the journey to further her wildlife studies in this tropical location. Here, she published a magnificent body of work documenting her discoveries. The publication was a major contribution to the history of natural science and remains to this day a highly regarded resource.
'Maria Sibylla Merian's legacy is that of an intrepid and unconventional figure who forged a successful independent career as an artist.' - British Museum
The British Museum currently holds two large volumes which are available to view by appointment in the print and drawing study room.
Like Merian wished for her publications, we hope our embroidery kit will appeal to both lovers of art & insects.
This kit features a pre- machine embroidered design on a natural cotton canvas. The design is embroidered in natural cotton threads and serves as a guide for you to work on top of making the kit perfect for beginners and intermediate embroiderers alike.
You will receive a range of threads, beads and goldwork materials to embellish the design.
The kit also includes needles, wax, thread and an instruction booklet, all housed in our signature H&L tin.
Charity Donation
£1 per sale will go directly to the Wonder Foundation - a women-led charity dedicated to transforming the lives of women, girls, and their communities through quality education.