Posted 13 years ago
vetraio50
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I know that many Americans will be familiar with the Australian red-flowering gum that I saw lining the streets of SanFrancisco in full bloom. Here it is used by an unidentified Arts and Crafts artist in the manner of an iconic Australian painter Margaret Preston (see last photo).
Pyrography or Poker Work is the method of burning designs into timber that has been a method of artistic expression for thousands of years.
Poker work was a popular art form in Australia in the period prior to World War 2. Popular designs found on Australian poker work of this period include Australian flora and fauna. Most notably these include gum leaves and blossom, waratahs, wattle and poinsettia flowers. Fauna also figured highly and included mainly koalas and kookaburras as well as other types of birds.
It appeared as a decorative form of design on a variety of household items made from wood such as vases, spoons, coat hangers, bowls, egg cups, coasters, doily covers and trays.
The quality of the work appeared to vary greatly, from that done by amateur hobbyists to professional artists.
I use this one to store away my doiley collection!
uh-huh---okay---talk, talk, talk, but no pic, pic, pic!!!
Where's the doily collection???
This doily cover is way prettier than the other one, but I'd adopt them both in flash!!!
Thanks for sharing, Vet!!!
I guess I missed this one. Also lovely. Patiently waiting for Aunties lace...
Gorgeous pieces vet ! Hope the New Year treats you well !
Many thanks Hedgewalker and Happy New Year to you too!
Happy Hunting!
And a very belated thanks to Esther110, AmberRose and Amy too!
Happy New Year, y'all!
Many thanks mustangtony!
I love that first one...:-)
Many thanks inky!
Hey inky, they are the two parts of the one item!
The before and after the back and front!...:-)
Thanks Sean, these are particularly Australian.
Many thanks AR8Jason!
Many thanks AGHCOLLECT!
Loved learning about poker work and seeing your unusual art, vetraio, thanks!
Related to your doilies --- antique cotton and linen textiles should not have direct contact with wood since it will stain them over time.
Many thanks TOM 'n SOLVER too!
I have been warned!
Thanks!
Very I resting read as usual Kev
Many thanks ANNE!
Many thanks NORDICMAN !!!!!
Many thanks FOXTERRIER9LIVES !!!!!!!!!!
Many thanks AURA !!!!
Many thanks DLPETERSEN & MRSTYNDALL !!!!!
Many thanks NEWFLD !!,!!,!!