A film about a textile artist who makes a dress from stinging nettles in memory of his wife. A story of grief, healing, nature and slow craft, with audience awards and positive reviews.
TEXTILE ARTIST ALLAN BROWN SPENDS SEVEN YEARS MAKING A DRESS BY HAND
JUST FROM THE FIBRE OF LOCALLY FORAGED STINGING NETTLES.
THIS IS ‘HEDGEROW COUTURE’, THE GREENEST OF SLOW FASHION AND ALSO HIS MEDICINE.
IT'S HOW HE SURVIVES THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE AND FINDS A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO HONOUR HER.
A MODERN-DAY FAIRYTALE AND HYMN TO THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE AND SLOW CRAFT.
Screenings throughout Saturday and Sunday within the Audio-visual room in the Whithorn Trust building.
Free
Free
Free
