Red Dress (embroidery Project)
The ''Red Dress'' is an international collaborative embroidery project, created from 2009 to 2022 and coordinated by Somerset-based British artist Kirstie Macleod. The project began with a commission from the British Council in Dubai, and has since been supported by Arts Council England, the British Embassy in Pristina, and many donations from individuals including a 2020 Crowdfunder. The dress was embroidered by 343 embroiderers (336 women and 7 men) from 46 countries. 136 of the embroiderers were paid for their work and receive a share of exhibition earnings; the others were volunteer participants at events and exhibitions. It is made up of 84 panels of Burgundy (color), burgundy silk dupioni, dupion and weighs . Macleod has said that "The silhouette of this dress is intentionally strong and empowered. I've used military pattern cuts along the shoulders and front bodice, but I wanted it to read in a very feminine way. Every line is curved and it's fully corseted. I think it's ...
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The Red Dress 2009-2022
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