{"product_id":"fat-blanket","title":"Fat Blanket","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFat Blanket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as an exploration of choosing comfort, and of what can shift when warmth and ease are fully welcomed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerously layered and visibly thick was mu mantra for this piece. I was interested in warmth as something to move toward on purpose, something beautiful, enveloping, and worth making room for. Through scale, texture, and surface, the piece becomes a way of honouring the pleasure of being held and at ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from vintage mohair and acrylic panels layered with quilted textile fill, the work is hand-stitched into a dense textile form. Wool stitching and fabric frangipani flowers create a lush, tactile surface. Part sculpture and part blanket, the piece holds an invitation to choose what feels nourishing, and to let comfort take up space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage mohair and acrylic textile panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayered with quilted textile fill and hand-stitched into a laminated textile form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool stitching with fabric frangipani embellishments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibited – The Fifth Week of Friday, Solo show, Moffat Beach, QLD, Australia, 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karina Sharpe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47884129632430,"sku":"CO01-TFB","price":580.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8974\/8910\/files\/FTBLKT_Standing2.jpg?v=1779257567","url":"https:\/\/www.karinasharpe.com.au\/products\/fat-blanket","provider":"Karina Sharpe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}