Hand & Lock
HAND & LOCK EMBROIDERY INTERNSHIP WORK 2023.
Hand embroidered banner with goldwork for the Hand and Lock The Prize. Hand and digital embroidery work, specifically goldwork, for client project Yinka Ilori Studio. Digital Embroidery events for numerous clients.
YINKA ILORI
IYA NI WURA- mothers2mothers
Hand and digital embroidery work, specifically goldwork, for client project Yinka Ilori Studio.
The phrase ‘IYA NI WURA’ (Translated ‘MOTHER IS GOLD’) is the name of a song, often used in Yoruban culture, that Yinka Ilori grew up singing. It cherishes the strength, beauty, and sacrifice of motherhood. Ilori honours and celebrates motherhood with the 3-piece ‘IYA NI WURA’ sculptural furniture collection in support of Mothers2Mothers, highlighting the power of women and serving as a reminder of their importance and value as a pillar in society.
The fabric, which was hand-made by Hand & Lock for this sculptural furniture series, deeply reflects Ilori’s upbringing and the perception of his own mother.
