ARTISANS & MAKERS
September to December 2022, Margate
Inspired by the talented artisans I have had the pleasure of collaborating with across Africa and in India for my ethical lifestyle brand, AARVEN. This series of original lino cut prints aims to highlight the gifted hands of the people behind the gifts we buy.
This series of prints was exhibited alongside pieces made by the artisans featured in them at Little Swift in Margate, Kent. Each linocut is printed in Blue / Black Ink and comes hand signed and titled in pencil. Other colours are available upon request.
For sales or enquiries please email me amy@amyfleuriot.com with the name of the artwork and your delivery address for accurate postage costs.
ARTISANS & MAKERS 01
JULIOUS & SON
£50
Julious is an incredibly talented weaver of rugs and wall hangings based in Nairobi Kenya. He is married with two children.
Original linocut, printed from the block. Paper size: 32 x 23cm (12.5 x 9 in)
Image size: 26 x 16.5cm (10 x 6.5 in)
Printed on high quality Japanese printmaking paper. Signed and titled in pencil.
ARTISANS & MAKERS 02
SHAKE IT
£50
Ghanaian weavers hand make musical rattles from brightly coloured Veta Vera, an indigenous plant that grows abundantly in the North of the country.
Original linocut, printed from the block. Paper size: 32 x 23cm (12.5 x 9in) Image size: 25 x 16.5cm (10 x 6.5 in)
Printed on high quality Japanese printmaking paper. Signed and titled in pencil.
ARTISANS & MAKERS 03
JOSEPH
£50
Joseph lives in Accra, the bustling capital city of Ghana from where he runs his fan making business. The fans were inspired and influenced by the folding fans from Asia, using beautiful African wax cotton prints to design something decorative and practical.
Original linocut, printed from the block. Paper size: 32 x 23cm (12.5 x 9in)
Image size: 18.5 x 14cm (7.5 x 5.5 in)
Printed on high quality Japanese printmaking paper. Signed and titled in pencil.
ARTISANS & MAKERS 04
TOPISTA
£50
Described by Bee as the most beautiful place she has ever visited, Uganda has a rich tradition of weaving. Topista is the lead talent within the co-operative, inspired by a crocodile rug I designed and had woven by Julious, she came up with her own crocodile baskets in response.
Original linocut, printed from the block. Paper size: 32 x 23cm (12.5 x 9in)
Image size: 27 x 16cm (10.5 x 6.5 in)
Printed on high quality Japanese printmaking paper. Signed and titled in pencil.
ARTISANS & MAKERS 05
GOIG
£50
Using traditional wooden looms, these artisans weave hard wearing floor mats, table runners and placemats in bold of colours.
Original linocut, printed from the block. Paper size: 32 x 23cm (12.5 x 9in)
Image size: 29 x 16.5cm (11.5 x 6.5 in)
Printed on high quality Japanese printmaking paper. Signed and titled in pencil.
ARTISANS & MAKERS 06
TANZANIA
£50
Founded in 1983 to help impoverished, female school leavers in rural areas of Tanzania (where higher education for girls is typically not a top priority). This weaving association comprises of a school to train the women and provide a reliable source of income to improve their livelihoods.
Original linocut, printed from the block. Paper size: 32 x 23cm (12.5 x 9in)
Image size: 30 x 20.5cm (12 x 8 in)
Printed on high quality Japanese printmaking paper. Signed and titled in pencil.
ARTISANS & MAKERS 07
KENYAN KIONDO’S
£50
In the rural Kenyan plains lies a beautiful area blooming with baobab trees, cows and villages, all dotted around an impressive, flat topped mountain. Here, groups of women weave colourful ‘Kiondo’ baskets using the sisal plant and natural dyes.
Original linocut, printed from the block. Paper size: 32 x 23cm (12.5 x 9in)
Image size: 29 x 20cm (11.5 x 8 in)
Printed on high quality Japanese printmaking paper. Signed and titled in pencil.
ARTISANS & MAKERS 08
BOLGA BASKETS
£50
Ghanaian weavers hand make beautiful shopping baskets using hand dyed Veta Vera in all shapes and sizes using earthy or bright tones.
Original linocut, printed from the block. Paper size: 32 x 23cm (12.5 x 9in)
Image size: 17 x 14cm (7 x 5.5 in)
Printed on high quality Japanese printmaking paper. Signed and titled in pencil.
Amy Fleuriot-Reade 