18 June 2010

Strap-work

This design is a combination of soldiers and stretchers and needs a volunteer to build it


Image drawn by Anne
It reminds me of Strapwork, see below


Image from: Bailey & Hancock (1979) Brickwork Volume 3 page 26
Strapwork is often used on ceilings or furniture, but can be seen in timber or stone panels


Such carvings can become very elaborate


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