Crafts CouncilDirectoryElla Jenkins DesignsHare on a Prayer ChairAboutA dilapidated French antique prayer dieu was a challenging project. Obviously a much loved and well used piece of furniture dating from 1906 and from Arras. I know this as French upholsterers always sign and date their work on the frame. The design was created using machine embroidery and applique. Silver charm leaves were very carefully and securely hand sewn in place. Traditional upholstery skills were used to re-upholster the prayer chair in navy blue velvet. Simple but stunning!Ella Jenkins DesignsStamford, EnglandHare on a prayer chair, Photo: Holly Cook PhotographyUnique French prayer chairHare on a prayer chair, Photo: Ella Jenkins DesignsSide view of antique French prayer DieuHare on a prayer chair detail, Photo: Ella Jenkins DesignsAntique prayer dieu - detail of moon gazing hareHare on a prayer chair, Photo: Holly Cook PhotographyHare on a prayer chair, Photo: Ella Jenkins DesignsAntique prayer chair with stunning moon gazing hare textile designHare on a Prayer ChairAboutA dilapidated French antique prayer dieu was a challenging project. Obviously a much loved and well used piece of furniture dating from 1906 and from Arras. I know this as French upholsterers always sign and date their work on the frame. The design was created using machine embroidery and applique. Silver charm leaves were very carefully and securely hand sewn in place. Traditional upholstery skills were used to re-upholster the prayer chair in navy blue velvet. Simple but stunning!Ella Jenkins DesignsStamford, EnglandHare on a prayer chair, Photo: Holly Cook PhotographyUnique French prayer chairHare on a prayer chair, Photo: Holly Cook PhotographyHare on a prayer chair, Photo: Ella Jenkins DesignsSide view of antique French prayer DieuHare on a prayer chair, Photo: Ella Jenkins DesignsAntique prayer chair with stunning moon gazing hare textile designHare on a prayer chair detail, Photo: Ella Jenkins DesignsAntique prayer dieu - detail of moon gazing hareMore from Ella Jenkins DesignsProjectFlying Scotsman Vintage Parker Knoll ChairProjectThe Forbidden Forest ChairProjectBespoke Commission - The Pond ChaiseProjectBespoke Rocking Chair - 'From a Railway Carriage'ProjectWhen Textile Art meets Upholstery