Wall hanging "La tour de Jeanne"
Regular price $1,200.00
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An architectural textile artwork inspired by the majestic Jeanne Gang's St. Regis Tower.
La tour de Jeanne (Jeanne's tower)
This unique wall quilt celebrates Chicago's iconic architecture through a textile composition inspired by the St. Regis Tower (also known as the Wanda Vista Tower). Designed by renowned American architect Jeanne Gang, the first woman to design the world's tallest structure, this tower was captured during a journey and reinterpreted in textile.
The work combines appliqué technique and improvised hand quilting that winds through the composition like a continuous line, evoking the movement and fluidity of modern architecture. The deliberately raw textile edges create a dynamic texture and add a tactile dimension to the piece.
Rediscover Chicago's exceptional architecture through this textile interpretation that will bring character and originality to your interior.
Materials and Dimensions
- Dimensions: 25 × 37 inches
- Materials: Cotton, brushed cotton, velvet
- Technique: Appliqué with improvised manual quilting with longarm machine
- Inspiration: St. Regis Tower (Wanda Vista) in Chicago, designed by Jeanne Gang
Features
- Unique handmade piece
- Inspired by an original travel photograph
- Tribute to contemporary female architecture
- Rich texture thanks to different textiles and finishes
- Decorative wall artwork ready to hang
Shipping
- For purchases of $200 or more in Canada and $400 or more in the U.S., we offer free delivery (excluding custom orders).
- All orders are processed and shipped within 3-4 business days of receipt of order, unless otherwise specified.
- Each order is shipped according to the shipping method selected at checkout.
For more information regarding delivery and pick-up at the workshop, please refer to our delivery policies.
Maintenance guide
Wash in cold water
Washing in cold water extends the life of our fabrics by better preserving their properties. Colored fabrics are particularly sensitive to hot water and their color can be altered. If there is a stain, don't panic. Wash the affected area with stain remover before washing the entire quilt in cold water. You can also use old-fashioned soap: this soap is miraculous and natural.
Dry flat
The dryer is the fabrics' worst enemy, especially for the seams. Machine-drying the quilt can not only cause the fabric to dry unevenly, but it can also cause the thread to wear out prematurely or break. The best way to avoid this is to dry your quilt flat on the clothesline, a handrail or the edge of a door.
Avoid storing in damp areas
If you must store your quilt, be sure to keep it in a dry place. For example, a cedar chest, like the ones of our grandmothers, is a perfect container to store your quilt as well as any other fabric. These boxes avoid excess humidity, harmful insects and it smells good! However, the best way to preserve your quilt is to use it rather than store it!
