Crane Day-Tucson, AZ
Handwoven
36” sides plus 14” fringe, 28” v back approximate
Fiber content: rayon, silk, and lurex
Crane Day is of French and American Indian ancestry, raised on the Osage Reservation. His original interest in craftsmanship and design had its origins in the brilliant pageantry and costumes of Indian ceremony. Awarded for his design achievements internationally, Crane’s wide-ranging knowledge and skillful mastery of the fiber arts has won him a reputation and respect among his contemporaries. A Crane Day classic the Abrazo imparts warmth without the weight. Versatility is a hallmark of Crane Day’s approach to the design of wearable art. The Abrazo (Spanish for “embrace”) has a traditional basis and Crane’s innovations have made it possible to create a different mood with each way it is worn. Each piece comes with a sheet detailing several different ways to wear this garment. These pieces pack and travel well. Crane works with a variety of fibers silks, boucles, and mohair. Contact gallery about other pieces by this artist. |
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