The Way of Life in the Desert

Despite dwelling miles away from desert areas, my curious mind enchants the song of desert dwellers in the form of fibre art that I have made. 

This art signifies the lives of desert people, at least superficially, if not so deeply. 

The animals become an integral part of their family, and one cannot imagine earning a livelihood without those four-legged brave creatures.

Materials used are enlisted below: -

1. A jute fibre—you may get it from an old jute bag.
2. Oil paint bottles (dark green, brown, white, black, yellow, and orange) & paint brushes.
3. An "embroidery" needle because it has larger eye(an eye is the hole at the top of the needle) and is used with thicker threads.
4. Ribbon (twisted black & white pair type)
5. A hammer with some iron nails.
6. A non-fragile wooden frame.
7. Some pieces of cotton fabric.

You would find all those materials in your household. If not, then fetch them from a nearby market at an unimaginably affordable cost.

Make cuts based on the rectangle measurements.

Preferably 35×20cms.

Dip the painting brush into the bottle of oil paint. Apply no water at all.

The fabric should be desertified in brown, with green trees, a sort of evening scene in golden tones, and white mountain peaks.

A delicate jute fabric can be transformed into a handcrafted masterpiece with the combination of these timeless colours.

The non-sticky adhesion is what I mean. Essentially, you need to use a needle and thread to sew the cloth over the jute. The outline and shadow of what I created on the front are clearly visible on the reverse.

Together, the knots, the artistry, and the time spent create a unique, affordable masterpiece.

Place the wooden frame on the table and grasp the iron nails and hammer. Use a hammer to complete the remaining 10% of the work. There must be a slot to mount the masterpiece to the wall. Cut off any excess jute since it could eventually collect dust and other airborne contaminants. Insects might also consider residing in certain areas.

I decided to place this handcrafted fibre art on a wall just above the canopy of a very old yet masculine Thuja Tree. This fiber art looks aesthetically pleasing afer getting placed.