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Gina specialises in recreation and reconstruction of the passementerie techniques of the past.
Many of these will be recreations of items depicted in paintings or other forms of art, using techniques known at the relevant period. For instance, a medieval girdle, tablet woven in naturally dyed silk using known techniques to produce the design depicted.
She has worked closely with museums, costumiers and researchers to reconstruct these narrow wares. Reconstructions are invaluable for today's museums; enabling a better understanding of costume generally and allow a more hands-on approach whilst still protecting the original. The trimmings and passementerie have often been overlooked in the past, to be replaced with modern trim which can ruin the overall effect of the costume. More and more organisations and individuals who deal with historic costume are now looking for authentic trimmings.
If you would like to contact Gina, please use the form here.
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Previous clients include:
Dombey Street Productions (Sweeney Todd, 2007), The Globe Theatre, The Victoria
& Albert Museum, The Tower Of London, Hampton Court Palace, Perth Museum and
Art Gallery, The Royal Amouries, Leeds, Ninya Mikhaila Historical Costumier,
Suzi Clarke, Gary Smedley
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