https://www.susangangsei.com/stories-series daily 0.75 2023-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562781003241-7R55EJ2AWZBB49QJRGRO/Gangsei+7+-+Burning+Bush.JPG Stories Series - Burning Bush God appeared to Moses in the Burning Bush and called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. But Moses argued with God, saying he wasn't qualified or equipped to do it. Finally, Moses accepted the mission he did not want. Is God asking you to serve? Do you argue or negotiate with God about your calling? Dimensions: 50.5" Wide, 50.5" High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2011 Not For Sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562781003241-7R55EJ2AWZBB49QJRGRO/Gangsei+7+-+Burning+Bush.JPG Stories Series - Burning Bush God appeared to Moses in the Burning Bush and called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. But Moses argued with God, saying he wasn't qualified or equipped to do it. Finally, Moses accepted the mission he did not want. Is God asking you to serve? Do you argue or negotiate with God about your calling? Dimensions: 50.5" Wide, 50.5" High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2011 Not For Sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1561580324869-TQT3AGD7M16DW66G3Y1X/Gangsei+8+-+Creation.jpg Stories Series - Creation God created the heavens and the earth. The world is God's temple giving life to all creatures. In this tapestry the snake represents evil, with its tongue wrapped around the tree of life and its own neck. Does creation include evil? Is evil innately self-destructive? Dimensions: 48” Wide, 60" High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2002 Price: $12,500 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1561668545731-VFTIMZVEN998S0DM8LS8/Gangsei+9+-+Jacob+Wrestling+with+the+Angel.jpg Stories Series - Jacob and the Angel Life presents us with challenges that leaves us wounded. Jacob was wounded - and blessed at the same time when he wrestled with the angel. His hip was broken, and he was anointed the Father of Israel. Was there a time in your life you were left wounded by a challenge or loss? Did you receive unexpected gifts as a result of that experience? Dimensions: 45” Wide, 37" High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2013 Price: $6800 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1561667714462-5BHTO1KGD6OCJL1CZFW1/Gangsei+10+-Prodigal+Son.jpg Stories Series - Prodigal Son Dimensions: 45” Wide, 55.5" High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2009 Part of the Luther Seminary Prodigal Son Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1692904314736-46K9XGWZ28BBWPO6U169/image-asset.jpeg Stories Series - Messiah The Jewish Pharisees believed that the Messiah would be a descendant of King David and that he would be a great political and military leader who would restore the kingdom of Israel to its former glory. The Messiah came - in the form of a baby and ultimately wore a crown of thorns. Who do you want your Messiah to be? Dimensions: 395” Wide, 39” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool weft, cotton warp 2010 Price: $5500 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1561673009546-CGPATR900FXG2YX3SYOL/Sower.jpg Stories Series - Sower and the Seed The parable of the Sower and the Seed is about listening, listening to God. Is your heart like hard rocks where God’s Word cannot grow? Is your heart like thin soil, where only small root can grow? Is your heart like dirty soil, where other worldly messages strangle God’s Word? Is your heart fertile ground where the Word takes root and yields faith and action? Dimensions: 18” Wide, 48” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2017 Not for Sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1561672932466-DVZDE4OWU236G6WP4X6D/Seal+Skin.jpg Stories Series - Seal Skin, Soul Skin This is a story about renewal. It is a folk tale told by the Celts, Scots, tribes of the Northwest, Siberian and Icelandic peoples. Dimensions: 47” Wide, 59.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2007 Price: $9800 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562108117775-UM0HQOQOEUGO2GUXG0RP/Gangsei+6+-+Fish.JPG Stories Series - Sacraments The Greek letters for ichthus (meaning fish) became an acronym for Christ. Today, the person who displays the fish symbol has accepted Christ as their savior. Dimensions: 19” Wide, 24” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool weft, cotton warp 2017 NFS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1561668824167-JGVJLW2TRRHGHOLASJR7/Gangsei.C.HikingBootWitnessClimateChange.jpg Stories Series - Hiking Shoes This image began as a drawing to honor my husband after he passed away from Parkinson’s. I drew his baby shoes. But as I develop the image into a design for a tapestry, it became my hiking boots. After my husband’s passing, hiking became a new passion for me, bringing health and new friends into my life. This is my personal image of transformation. Dimensions: 36” Wide, 20” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2018 Not for sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1561669217937-FB9PT3DQY8X7XWD2TH0T/Running+Shoes.jpg Stories Series - Running Shoes Running has been a form of meditation for me over 30 years. I have explored the world - internal and external - through running. Dimensions: 31” Wide, 21.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2018 Not for Sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562619559636-H2EVUDUDKES1Z6J8K8PA/Butterfly+2.jpg Stories Series - Butterfly A butterfly emerges from its cocoon after a time of transformation from a caterpillar into a butterfly. Is there a time in your life that you have emerged stronger and more beautiful after a period of rest and reflection? Dimensions: 48” Wide, 48” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2016 Not for sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562619582009-5F58YNUZGTIQQ8W58JIA/Tree+by+Lake2.jpg Stories Series - Tree By The Lake Dimensions: 10” Wide, 10.5” High tapestry, Framed 16” Wide, 16” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2009 Price: $450 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562619609181-HC0J3UZZKP08KP5CVI91/Boats+by+Lake+2.jpg Stories Series - Boats By The Lake Dimensions: 7” Wide, 7” High tapestry, Framed 12” Wide, 12” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool warp, Cotton Warp 2009 Price: $200 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562619630572-BHS138AWJDCL67T0BNZX/Path+By+Lake2.jpg Stories Series - Path By The Lake Dimensions: 7” Wide, 7” High tapestry, Framed 12” Wide, 12” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool Weft, Cotton Warp 2009 Price: $200 https://www.susangangsei.com/new-gallery daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1645551015305-Q59GGKWMCCMCDXKGB5W2/image-asset.jpg Circle Series - Talking Heads It seems these days we are talking away from each other not with each other. Dimensions: 41” Wide, 41.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 6 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2021 Price: $4500 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1645551015305-Q59GGKWMCCMCDXKGB5W2/image-asset.jpg Circle Series - Talking Heads It seems these days we are talking away from each other not with each other. Dimensions: 41” Wide, 41.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 6 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2021 Price: $4500 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1645550280367-0WXBGRIKKWDS6F6DKZFJ/image-asset.jpeg Circle Series - I See What You Are Doing When we come to the alter of God, it is a time to commune with God. It is a time to let God see into our souls. What does it feel like for God to see into your soul? Dimensions: 36” Wide, 32.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 6 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2021 Price: $3250 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1628114684203-KWH8ZMEU24CESUNGY0MD/Luna+4.jpg Circle Series - Luna Luna is a study of a Maximo Laura design. Dimensions: 48” Wide, 48” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 6 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2020 Price: NFS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562001525885-ZY98HOBS7QPPBPS9Y78F/Gangsei+1+-+Andean+Cross.jpg Circle Series - Andean Cross The Andean or Inca Cross is a stepped cross made up of an equal-armed cross indicating the primary points of the compass and a superimposed square. Do you have an internal compass or guide that helps you return to your center? Dimensions: 24.5" Wide, 24" High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2019 Price: NFS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1584367709073-3RHCG6Q28KRTI561T8WM/Double+Phoenix2.jpg Circle Series - Double Phoenix In Ancient Greek folklore, a phoenix is a bird that regenerates or is born again. The phoenix symbolizes renewal. Have you ever faced a crisis that almost took you down, only to come back renewed and stronger? Dimensions: 35” Wide, 22” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton weft set at 8 epi 2019 Price: $2310 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1594161625196-PXUXA76XDLZJ48ARUZF1/To+and+Fro.jpg Circle Series - Fish - To and Fro Life is in constant motion and always changing. Sometimes we can anticipate what is going to happen, and sometimes we are caught off guard. But life always has color and texture that make it interesting. Dimensions: 38” Wide, 27” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 6 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp set at 6 epi 2020 Price: $3100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1692903409329-8AJZ4DTE7J85Y4G9Q8AT/image-asset.jpeg Circle Series - Belly of the Whale During Covid I felt like I was living in the belly of a whale. Whales are associated with compassion and solitude, and knowledge of both life and death. They are also associated with unbridled creativity. What was the pandemic like for you? Dimensions: 38.5” Wide, 30” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 6 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2021 Price: $3300 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562001573360-HDGXVMUDLJIJHSO03YCA/Gangsei+4+-+Swimming+Fish.jpg Circle Series - Swimming Fish When I look out my front window I see a lake. Every morning I start my day by running around it. This ritual has brought me good health, calm in challenging times, time to reflect on my life and a community of people that I see every day. The lake is a gift to me and others. What gifts in your life are you thankful for? Dimensions: 21.5” Wide, 22" High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2018 Price: $1300 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562001585927-9ZTWFY8T7BOI8NUG4C1X/Gangsei+5+-+Yin+Yang.jpg Circle Series - Renewing Creation Dimensions: 23” Wide, 23" High Medium: Handwoven tapestry 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2018 Price: $1650 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562108043232-YDLEI5UK4GO5R3FMKEF2/Gangsei+2+-+Spirit.jpg Circle Series - Spirit During these days of the Covid 19 virus, Spirit reminds me that we need to remain centered, drawing from our internal strength and energy while these “creatures” try to disrupt our lives. What spirit or power do you call on when you feel threatened? Dimensions: 22” Wide, 21" High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2018 Price: $1300 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1594161308100-VGGZYX7NWND7P0ZIKHX1/Graditude.jpg Circle Series - Medicine Woman - Graditude Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. What do you give thanks for in your life? Dimensions: 25.5” Wide, 54.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2020 Price: $3850 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1594161465031-28A8C4OPGS26CHW6ZQII/Universe.jpg Circle Series - Medicine Woman - Of the Universe The Algonquin story of the Medicine Woman in the Moon teaches us that some questions may take a long time to be revealed. What are you waiting to hear from the universe? Dimensions: 20.5” Wide, 46” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2020 Price: $2500 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1584367756901-KESWO2VSKYE2QQWHEMZN/Laying+on+of+hands.jpg Circle Series - Medicine Woman - Laying on of Hands Native American medicine women gathered herbs to create medicines for those who fall sick. Many of the Native American healing practices are done in community as they believe good health includes being in harmony with their tribe. What can Western medicine learn from these practices? How do we heal in community? Dimensions: 18” Wide, 42” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp Year: 2020 Price: $2000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1632502889112-LNFDY20XBU29RISSD733/image-asset.jpg Circle Series - Talking Heads These days we seem to be talking away from from each other and not with each other. Dimensions: 41.5” H x 41” W Medium: Handwoven tapestry Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp set at 6 epi 2021 Price: $5900 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1584368403449-K7HUZS9J7VSFJOEDFZTZ/Creation+.jpg Circle Series - Creation II We are one element of creation, interconnected with the environment and other creatures. Being in and being one with nature is important for healing – as individual and as a community. When do you feel at one with nature? How can you more connect with nature in a way that renews you? Dimensions: 14.5” Wide, 34” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2019 Price: $1350 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1562001559956-C8N20WVLZK6HP6Q9B7OE/Gangsei+3+-+Creation+Today.jpg Circle Series - Creation - Today Creation is a gift to us. Coexisting with creation is an imperative in our time of climate change. When we do harm to the environment, we are doing harm to ourselves. What forces and voices are doing harm to our environment? How does that show up in your world? What do we need to say and do in response? Dimensions: 24” Wide, 25" High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2019 Price: $1600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1692903650735-VTUMR4P8DM9VTFLVKRP7/image-asset.jpeg Circle Series - Reconciliation Various elements are necessary for reconciliation to occur after a conflict has ended. We need to examine the relationship between the elements of truth, justice and mercy to complete our journey to reconciliation. Where in your life do you need reconciliation - on a personal level or in your community? Dimensions: 33” Wide, 31” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 6 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2021 Price: $2700 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1645549626693-1S1RV7P3OUE4WLDO413N/image-asset.jpeg Circle Series - Place to Rest Dimensions: 23” Wide, 23” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2019 Price: $1470 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1594161811822-RJ4FD20MOQTX1XU9HPGM/Infinity.jpg Circle Series - Pikorua Traditional New Zealand Māori art is highly spiritual. This symbol is the Pikorua or Double Twist. It represents the journey of life, love, friendship, loyalty, the joining of 2 peoples/cultures. Who are you bound to on your life journey? What gifts do they bring to your life? Dimensions: 13.5” Wide, 22.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 12 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, cotton warp 2020 Price: $1000 https://www.susangangsei.com/untitled-series daily 0.75 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1769558927836-HDWTECZTZXHQ1WT2C660/Color+Me+Tapestry.jpg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Color Me Grandma No one said that grandmas have to have grey hair! Dimensions: 35” Wide, 33.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton warp, Cotton warp 2025 Price: $6900 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1769466867595-YW2NHYPHM4FETI26ZUP5/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Color Me Grandma No one said that grandmas have to have grey hair! Dimensions: 35” Wide x 33.5” Hide Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 9 epi Materials: Wool and cotton warp, Cotton warp 2025 Price: $6800 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1769558927836-HDWTECZTZXHQ1WT2C660/Color+Me+Tapestry.jpg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Color Me Grandma No one said that grandmas have to have grey hair! Dimensions: 35” Wide, 33.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton warp, Cotton warp 2025 Price: $6900 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1755896804997-S0ZL0VNOKN2DEHG04G3X/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Pat - Family Matriarch Hopefully a family has a matriarch, a venerable and wise woman that provides wisdom and a safe place for family members to come in time of struggle and uncertainty. Dimensions: 30” Wide, 33” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton warp, Cotton warp 2025 Price: $6460 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713988547672-80EGYVGYOA202HM7YZTX/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Losing Pieces As we age, we start losing pieces of ourselves - our physical abilities, mental acuity, people who shape who we are. How we face into these losses show our character - and the essence of who we are. Dimensions: 25.5” Wide, 25.75” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 9 epi Materials: Wool and cotton warp, Cotton warp 2024 Price: $4395 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1723204634387-U19N6C9SP7H8D9JFVFSU/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Another Card Regardless of age, we all have more cards to play - more to offer and accomplish. Given our experiences and hard-won wisdom, the best maybe yet to come! Dimensions: 26.75” Wide, 31.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 9 epi Materials: Wool and cotton warp, Cotton warp 2024 Price: $5490 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713994887655-HE6GRP8SN1DRR2PQ0OCZ/Attitude+%281%29+copy.jpg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Attitude One of the good things about getting older is that you care less about what other people think of you, and care more about what you think of yourself. Dimensions: 25” Wide, 24”High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, Cotton warp set 2022 Price: $3400 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713995319709-VK5G45LJJRW2PUL825YN/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Peek A Boo As we age, we are more able to see the duality and paradox of life - and hold both pieces together in our hands. Dimensions: 30” Wide, 39.5"High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, Cotton warp 2022 Private Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713995086973-7PR6RMSCWCBUG21KE84U/Eye%2BFinal.jpg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Seeing The funny thing about getting older is that your eyesight starts getting weaker, but your ability to see though people become stronger. Dimensions: 36.5” Wide, 24” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, Cotton warp at 2022 Private Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713993992090-PEEAPMRA23PE7TBTPPLP/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Another Passage Aging is another passage of life, like adolescence and middle age. We need to be in it, ponder it, and hopefully celebrate it. Dimensions: 36” Wide, 25” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool, cotton and silk weft, Cotton warp 2022 Price: $5000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1740593828043-0JMJECJCR7Z7XB1H7IAE/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - It's a Privilege (to get old) Many of us have witnessed the passing of a loved one or special friend who we are sure deserved to live a long life, and we wonder why we have been given another day. But can we see each day that we have been given as a privilege? Dimensions: 30.25” Wide, 31.75” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton warp, Cotton warp 2024 Price: $6335 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713993219184-3SRPR1OEH5YBI0W1LGC0/4+Reimagine.jpg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Reimagine When life as we know it (or planned it) changes, we are called to reimagine our life. To do this we need to go inward and see our future differently. This is not necessarily easy. But life can become just as meaningful, if not more, if we do the work. Who knows what we will discover! Dimensions: 30” Wide, 39” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, Gold Thread, Cotton warp 2023 Price: $7575 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713992920981-RTI7W4O8QH9XQ3QZ1OMY/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Make Mischief As we age, we need to shake things up - to make mischief. Dimensions: 26.5” Wide, 32” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 8 epi Materials: Wool, cotton and gold thread weft, Cotton warp 2023 Price: $4995 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713993619509-XWXWR430P2YLZCLTBPGY/Invisible+Finished+copy.jpg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Feeling Invisible We can feel more and more invisible to others as we age - less attractive and less valuable to others. Or maybe this is our super power. Dimensions: 24” Wide, 30” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool, gold thread weft, Cotton warp 2023 Price: $4375 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713995204452-CH2HC1U39IRG444BEBSR/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Traveling Companions We are blessed if we have close and long-time friends that we share our life journey with - especially as we get older (and hopefully wiser). To ALL my dear friends, thanks for sharing love, laughter and important moments with me! Dimensions: 37” Wide, 27” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, Cotton warp 2024 Price: $6000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713994493023-6V6YQQEH9Y5JN8SO451M/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Kintsugi There is a Japanese pottery tradition where a vessel is broken and put back together with gold. The vessel is now more valuable and precious than before. As we age, we can be broken by life events. Sometimes we can be put back together in ways that makes us more precious and valuable than before. Dimensions: 36” Wide, 25.5” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool, cotton and silk weft, Cotton warp 2022 Price: $5050 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1713994691058-00N8X6LYOWZLVXE3ZXGJ/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - I Am With You These faces represent those that have passed before us. But they continue to be with us and guide us. The red buttons spell out, “I am always with you, Listen, and Wisdom,” in braille. Dimensions: 27” Wide, 36” High Medium: Handwoven tapestry set at 10 epi Materials: Wool and cotton weft, Cotton warp 2022 Price: $5375 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13cf69e8abcd00015f7596/1740593333693-U8J5IK85W84EFWMTQJ1J/image-asset.jpeg The Sacred Journey of Aging - Precious Choices Our life is an hourglass with a finite number of grains of said - our days. Keeping this in mind, is a way to remind ourselves to make good choices in the precious days we have left. 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