HERITAGE ILLUSTRATION & CRAFT RESEARCH

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MAKING HERITAGE ACCESSIBLE

How much do you really know about the history of crafts? How much can you share about ancient techniques used to pass the time and put food on the table?

Do you want to help uncover the secrets waiting to be rediscovered, or myths waiting to be challenged?

I'm Imogen, and I want to make heritage accessible.

As a Heritage Illustrator & Craft Researcher I spend my time down the research rabbit holes of history, rescuing forgotten craft stories and translating them into accessible art and tools for you.

INSPIRED BY HISTORY

Bringing you the lesser-known and forgotten histories of our favourite crafts in an accessible art form

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THE ARCHIVE BLOG

  • O' How Our Children Sewed

    O' How Our Children Sewed

    Visiting a National Trust I spotted this needlework sampler depicting a young Alice's life on the farm, the animals she regularly encountered, and the alphabet she was taught to sew...

    O' How Our Children Sewed

    Visiting a National Trust I spotted this needlework sampler depicting a young Alice's life on the farm, the animals she regularly encountered, and the alphabet she was taught to sew...

  • The Worsted & Woollen Industries of 17th Century England

    The Worsted & Woollen Industries of 17th Centur...

    In 1690, Frederick Hendrik van Hove, a Dutch engraver, created a broadside illustration entitled 'England's Great Joy and Gratitude'. Here's an in-depth history into why this illustration was produced, who...

    The Worsted & Woollen Industries of 17th Centur...

    In 1690, Frederick Hendrik van Hove, a Dutch engraver, created a broadside illustration entitled 'England's Great Joy and Gratitude'. Here's an in-depth history into why this illustration was produced, who...

  • The Traditional Knit Project [Part 3 - Guernsey's Construction]

    The Traditional Knit Project [Part 3 - Guernsey...

    Let's get into the knitty gritty of guernsey jumpers, full sail ahead as I prepare to begin knitting my own as part of the Traditional Knits Project.

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    The Traditional Knit Project [Part 3 - Guernsey...

    Let's get into the knitty gritty of guernsey jumpers, full sail ahead as I prepare to begin knitting my own as part of the Traditional Knits Project.

    1 comment
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