My tapestry weavings are woven on an upright tapestry loom using traditional hand manipulated techniques in the Aubusson style with Norwegian Spelsau wools for the weft and 100% cotton seine for the warp. In addition, I am presently weaving my Southwest style weavings out of New Mexico Churro wools and weft, although some of my earlier work is woven with Nebraska Brown Sheep and Norwegian cotton warp.

In my more contemporary weavings I am experimenting with neutral tones of black to white and various shades of gray, sometimes with a single color to add impact of the image. All of my smaller tapestry weavings are backed with Irish linen in order to protect the weft yarns hanging from the back of the weaving.

The Rio Grande blankets are handwoven in collaboration with architect Chris Ferguson, of Taos and Austin, Texas, as part of the Tres Estrellas Collection of museum reproductions of classis pre-1860s Rio Grande blankets. The blankets are woven with natural and hand dyed Churro wools to match as closely as possible the original colors and sizes.

Commissions are accepted.

Gail Giles
505-471-2477
Gail@GGilesWeaving.com

Available by appointment at my home studio in Santa Fe, NM 87505