New Ravenna, America’s premier designer and manufacturer
of mosaics for residential and commercial installations, is
pleased to present Femme & Function, a collection of handcrafted
mosaics created in celebration of the innovation and artistry
of women throughout history. The 20 designs in stone and
Glazed Basalto™ were inspired by the legacy of women pioneers
in functional art, focusing on f ive disciplines: quilting, pottery,
embroidery, weaving, and textiles. Inspirations span time
periods and geography, f rom ancient Japanese Shibori hand
dying techniques, to the use of geometry and subtle palettes
by indigenous potters, f rom the traditional quilting patterns
passed down through generations of unknown homemakers,
to the natural motifs and painted textile work of the British
arts and crafts movement. Textured materials such as tumbled
stones and metallic glazed basalto are sprinkled in with a
dimensional palette to capture the essence and interplay
of woven goods and embroidery. These designs honor the
creative mavens who often worked in obscurity, perfecting
humble crafts and transforming traditions.