Katarzynkha
is the name of a collection of accessories from Melbourne Designer
Kate Tucker. Five ranges have been released so far, all featuring
her original textile designs. The bags are made by hand in
Melbourne, and feature the Katarzynkha charm as a symbol of
authenticity.
In
2005, Kate Tucker won the Emerging Designer category in the
Flinders Quarter Award, a wearable craft award for emerging
and experienced designers who display innovation and excellence
in the art of textile-based, handcrafted garments and accessories.
Kate
is featured in the book 'Handmade in Melbourne' (Geoff
Slattery Publishing, RRP $39.95) profiling 80 creative people
living in Melbourne.
Kate
also works as an artist, llustrator and freelance surface designer. Click
here to see some more of Kate's work. |