Elemental Coiled Fabric Vessels

Coiled Vessels and Spirit Bowls made from colorful and textured Recycled Fabric, Upcycled Cloth, natural materials and adornment, for elemental mediation, ritual ceremonies, and decoration.
Select items may be available for purchase. Others may be out on exhibition. Inquiries are welcome.

Water Spirits

A piece of driftwood floats on coils of upcycled, recycled fabrics and cotton threads, capturing the natural energy of bubbling foam tossing in waves on the sea in this natural elemental spiritual vessel.
4.25”W x 2.5”Deep x 2”H
(2024)
A piece of driftwood floats on coiled clouds of upcycled, recycled fabrics and cotton threads capturing the natural lightness of air in Light Blue and White in this natural elemental spiritual vessel. 
4”W x 2.75”Deep x 1.5”H
(2024)

A piece of driftwood floats on frothy White foam on the sea of Blue coiled recycled fabric and cotton threads in this natural elemental spiritual vessel.   
6.25”W x 4.5”Deep x 2.75”H
(2024)
Blue Denim Bowl with Lid
Coils of upcycled, recycled blue denim roll like ocean waves, peaking and breaking in natural worn edges, merging into white foam frothy fringes. A simple linen wrapped driftwood stick handle floats on the surface of the lid of this keepsake container.
4.5”W Diam x 2.5”H
(2024)
Juried into
"Aquarium” Online Group Exhibition and Publication. Gallerium.Art, June 6 -  August 8, 2024
Coils of upcycled, recycled gray, blue and white cloth rows rise like the elements of sea to sky. A simple glass bead floats on the edge of this natural elemental spiritual vessel.
4.5”W x 4.75 Diam x 1.5”H
(2024)

A tumbled shell rests in a small pool of water on the sand on the beach. This natural elemental vessel is made of coiled recycled fabric, thread, and wood beads. 
8.5” D x 3” H
(2024)
Coils of upcycled, recycled blue and white cloth rows rise like the elements of sea to sky in this mystical spiritual vessel. Simple stone beads float around the edge of the lid while small pearly beads balance, as if on air, on the surface and orbit around a larger piece.
4” Diam x 2”H
(2024)


Earth Elements

This ceremonial vessel captures the natural energy of the earth, the elemental essence of growth and renewal, layers of strength and resilience. Made with coiled recycled fabric and cotton threads; upcycled wood, glass, metal ornamentation.
4.5”W Diam x 1.5”H
(2024)
Coils of upcycled, recycled brown and gray cloth rows circle and grow like the rings of a tree from the grounding earthy center out to the lighter gray edges. Simple wood beads float on the lid top of this natural elemental spiritual vessel.
6”W x 6.25 D x 2.25”H
(2024)

Included in
“Ivan L. Boyd Arboretum 150th Anniversary Exhibition,”
Holt Russell Gallery at Baker University Baldwin City, Kansas.
October 4 - November 1, 2024.
The changing seasons, days cool and shorten, colors around us turn and the leaves fall. Coiled upcycled cloth, glass beads capture the essence of Autumn.
(2024)
6.5D x 2.5H
Fire Elements
This Fire Energy coiled vessel of upcycled, recycled gold, orange and red cloth and yarn contains and radiates the raw, burning intense heat of elemental fire, peaking in flames of fabric clippings with a crown of orange and red glass beads.
5.25” Diam x 2.5”H
(2024)

Featured in:
"Introduction to Elements"
August 2-30. 2024
Sedona Arts Center
15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336

Spirit

Inspired by tumbled beach shell wampum, this sculptured coiled recycled fabric, stitched and beaded bowl captures and holds natural energy and consciousness with color, texture and shape.  Amethyst purple represents a grounding base of spiritual wealth, rising to release in white of hope and purity.
3.25”W Diam x 1.5”H
(2024)
Protection & Grounding
Spiritual Protection (2024)
Grounding strength and Protection in Black and Gray. This coiled cloth bowl is rimmed with blackstone, onyx and seed beads.
6.5” D x 1.5” H

Love

Pink Pearl (2024)
Captures the Spring season elements in color and texture, the fresh newness of life with classic pearls.  Made with coiled recycled fabric and cotton threads; upcycled jewelry ornamentation.
2.5”W x 3”Deep x 1.5”H
SOLD!
Spring Garden Pink Bouquet (2024)
 Captures the Spring season elements in color and texture, the fresh newness of life with classic style.  Made with coiled recycled fabric and cotton threads; upcycled jewelry ornamentation.
2.75”W x 3” Deep x 1.25”H
 Captures the warmth and strength of fire element in color and texture, made with coiled recycled fabric and cotton threads; upcycled  with crystal ornamentation.
3”W x 3” Diam x 1”H
(2024)
Rainbow Love (2024)
Coil stitched upcycled recycled cloth basket or fabric bowl in rainbow colors, center is brown, then purple, blue, green, sides are yellow, orange, and red at the rim.
 4.5” Diam x 1.75” H
Trans Love (2024)
Coil stitched upcycled recycled cloth basket or fabric bowl in blue, pink, and white.
4” Diam x 1.75” H
Coil stitched recycled fabric in Black, Purple, White, and Yellow.
 4” Diam x 1.5” H
(2024)
Eye of Protection stitched coiled cloth bowls, dishes, ornaments and amulets.
Dishes: 3.75" D x 1" H
Ornaments: 3.5-4.5" D
(2024)
"Petals and Teardrops"
Upcycled Art Coiled Cloth Vessel with Lid. Yellow Base rising to Blue, Blue Lid rimmed with Blue Beads and Yellow Petal/Teardop Bead Accents, Topped with Yellow Flower Button, Blue Felt Ball and Yellow Pin. Made from a Frayed and Faded Ukrainian Flag.
(2025)
3.25"H x 4.5"D
"Frayed"
Yellow and Blue Hand Stitched Coiled Cloth Vessel with Yellow Lid rimmed with Blue and Yellow Beads and topped with Frayed Fabric. Made from a Faded Ukrainian Flag.
(2025)
3.5"H x 3.5"D
Amy C. Lund
Handweaver Studio & Gallery
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