WW ll Puttee watercolour sketchbook - hand felted
This WW ll woolen puttee (leg wrap) comes with its own stories, into which you can add yours.
Sourced from a militaria dealer this puttee has a label that reads Lal Imli 1941.
Lal Imli - one of the oldest working mills of Kanpur (India). During WW ll it worked to fulfil the requirements of the British Armed Forces.
More than 6 hours of hand needle felting (single needle) have adorned the puttee with poppies, in rememberance.
9 signatures of Fabriano Artistico cold press Traditional white 100% cotton 300gsm watercolour paper have been hand sewn into the puttee.
Hand cut from full sheets - deckle edges.
A total of 72 pages 38cm x 10cm. Or can be opened to a double spread for painting.
The thread used is vintage W.Barbour & sons, Lisburn, Ireland. Flax Twist 6 cord, No.50, deep red.
The closed book is approx 40cm x 11cm
$100 of the purchase price is being donated to Warkworth, Auckland, RSA (The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association).
Category winner in Creative Fibre Northland Area Exhibition 2024
The sketchbook will come with a certificate of authenticity from this maker.
Item will be posted within 3 days of payment clearing.
Sourced from a militaria dealer this puttee has a label that reads Lal Imli 1941.
Lal Imli - one of the oldest working mills of Kanpur (India). During WW ll it worked to fulfil the requirements of the British Armed Forces.
More than 6 hours of hand needle felting (single needle) have adorned the puttee with poppies, in rememberance.
9 signatures of Fabriano Artistico cold press Traditional white 100% cotton 300gsm watercolour paper have been hand sewn into the puttee.
Hand cut from full sheets - deckle edges.
A total of 72 pages 38cm x 10cm. Or can be opened to a double spread for painting.
The thread used is vintage W.Barbour & sons, Lisburn, Ireland. Flax Twist 6 cord, No.50, deep red.
The closed book is approx 40cm x 11cm
$100 of the purchase price is being donated to Warkworth, Auckland, RSA (The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association).
Category winner in Creative Fibre Northland Area Exhibition 2024
The sketchbook will come with a certificate of authenticity from this maker.
Item will be posted within 3 days of payment clearing.
Payment options
- Bank deposit
- PayPal
- Credit card via PayPal
Shipping details
- Ships from Auckland, New Zealand.
- $35.00 Courier within NZ
(Free with another item) - $80.00 Australia
(Free with another item) - $95.00 UK & Europe
(Free with another item) - Rural delivery charge applies ($5.70).
- If there is no suitable option for you listed above, contact umi to enquire about alternative payment or shipping options.
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