Femme & Function by New Ravenna

New Ravenna is pleased to present Femme & Function, a collection of handcrafted mosaics created in celebration of the innovation and artistry of women throughout history. Inspirations span time periods and geography, from ancient Japanese Shibori hand-dying techniques to the natural motifs and painted textile work of the British arts and crafts movement. Textured materials such as tumbled stones and metallic glazed basalto are sprinkled in with a dimensional palette to capture the essence and interplay of woven goods and embroidery. These designs honor the creative mavens who often worked in obscurity, perfecting humble crafts and transforming traditions. 

Cean Irminger, New Ravenna’s creative director, says of the collection, “The genius of generations of unnamed women can be seen in the innovation of fabrication and intricate decoration styles, adding their artistry and personality to these useful goods.” The tides began to change in the 60s-70s when the hard work of the feminist art movement, craft historians, and archivists focused the world’s attention on these objects and unsung masters. Finally, these women and their works were elevated to the status of art, much like painting and sculpture. The collection is fully customizable and suitable (depending on material) for all interior/exterior wall/floor applications residentially or commercially.