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Artful Heads

By Walid’s one-of-a-kind fabric art pieces originated as the creative output of a collaboration between Walid and environmental artist Kumiko Tani, who has worked at Walid’s side for many years, handling special projects and accessories. 

Having been displayed at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, with one on permanent display at the Vienna Museum of Applied Arts. These witty companions have now amassed a cult collector following. Walid is renowned for taking a zero-waste approach to his artful creations, and these unusual sculptures are no different. The British-Iraqi designer repurposes historical antique materials and can take up to six months to create – such is the careful craftsmanship and attention to detail – and becomes more vivid as the creative process progresses. Each hand-dyed and intricately stitched piece tells its own unique story and is set on a sturdy steel base, ready to be a characterful focal point in your home.

Wise Old Man

£2,150

Made with 18th century ecclesiastical repurposed fabrics

Height: 35cm
Width: 25cm
Depth: 22cm

  • Signature stitching, hand-dyed, tactile fringing
  • Steel and brass base

To purchase, please contact john@bywalid.co and discuss shipping options

Big Buddy

£2,050

Made with 19th century Victorian embroidered silk and velvet

Height: 55cm
Width: 25cm
Depth: 40cm

  • Signature stitching, hand-dyed, tactile fringing
  • Steel and copper base

To purchase, please contact john@bywalid.co and discuss shipping options

Happy Face

£1,850

Made with vintage cotton shirting

Height: 45cm
Width: 35cm
Depth: 30cm

  • Signature stitching, hand-dyed, tactile fringing
  • Steel and brass base

To purchase, please contact john@bywalid.co and discuss shipping options

Naughty Bunny

£2,350

Made with 19th century embroidered Chinese silk

Height: 64cm
Width: 35cm
Depth: 30cm

  • Signature stitching, hand-dyed, tactile fringing
  • Steel and brass base

To purchase, please contact john@bywalid.co and discuss shipping options

Romeo Forever

£2,250

Made with 18th century French embroidery and 17th century Flemish tapestry

Height: 40cm
Width: 35cm
Depth: 30cm

  • Signature stitching, hand-dyed, tactile fringing
  • Steel and brass base

To purchase, please contact john@bywalid.co and discuss shipping options