Debbie Siniska

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I am a rag rug artist and feltmaker, working with recycled textiles and the  sustainable fibres of sheeps fleece.

The rag rugs are made with  recycled woollen and cotton clothing, and some vintage materials. I work with traditional hand tools, to produce banners, wall hangings, rugs and cushions. I produced a range of Bloomsbury rugs, which sell in the Gallery at the Charleston Farmhouse, home of the Bloomsbury painters in the 20's.  The house is open to the public, and in the year 2000 I was commissioned to produce a replica of an old rag rug, made for the house which now lies in Maynard Keynes bedroom. The Tate Gallery in London, held an exhibition of Bloomsbury art, and to accompany this exhibition, I supplied the gallery with several Bloomsbury style rag rugs for sale in their shop. The Green Man, the hare and natural forms are also inspiration for my rugs and banners.

I make felted clothing and bags from  merino fleece, and also use fleece from East Sussex sheep where I live. My feltwork includes seamless jackets,  hats,  nuno scarves with silk chiffon, wired felt bangles and small purses. I make a range of wedding wraps and work ribbon beads and mirrors into the felt.

I teach these subjects to adults and children, and sell through art shows and exhibitions, I also work to commission. My work has been published in several books, I have written my own book 'Decorative Beadwork' published by New Holland.