Sue Lawty – Zoom Talk – Textile Travels in India & Bhutan

A vibrantly illustrated talk visiting two regions of textile excellence. Locked in the foothills of the mighty Himalaya, The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan is a nation of stunning landscapes, colourful festivals and an enduring tradition of handwoven, highly patterned textiles. In India we visit ancient desert villages and wonderful families to explore weaving, bandhani dyeing, printing, embroidery and more. Both are extremely exciting and stimulating countries to travel through.

About Sue

Sue Lawty is a highly experienced artist, designer and teacher. She constructs textiles using raphia, hemp and lead, and makes drawings and assemblages using tiny stones, creating a kind of pixelated cloth.

In 2014 Lawty held a prestigious Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship in Washington DC and New York.  She has been Artist in Residence at the School of Earth & Environment, the University of Leeds and in 2023/24 held a three-month IASPIS International Artist Residency in Stockholm, Sweden.

Sue Lawty is also a keen fell runner and an accomplished trekker, leading both hard mountain treks and specialist textile trips to Bhutan, India, Nepal and Central Asia. The book ‘Earth Materials’ was published in 2017 about her work.

Social Media Link: Instagram @suelawty@lawty.landscape