BLOCK 01
the rodeo
A bucking bull and rider, carved bold. Pressed in black across sage, steel blue and marle.
artisan profile ◆ Boorloo (Perth)
the ardent artifacts.
carved by hand, printed one at a time
The Ardent Artifacts is a Boorloo (Perth) based creative studio bringing original artwork to tailor-made and second-hand clothing through traditional lino printing. Every design begins as a sketch, which is carved into lino by hand and then individually printed. Each garment carries the subtle variations of its handmade process, making every piece unique.
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the blocks
which one belongs on yours?
Each motif is sketched, carved into lino by hand and inked one press at a time. Pick a block, then an ink; she advises what sits well on your fabric.
BLOCK 02
dog, lamb & hare
Three companions mid-run around a four-point star. In oxblood red or black ink.
BLOCK 03
the star
The studio's four-point mark on its own. One press, quiet and exact.
BLOCK 04
the unicorn
A rearing unicorn cut in sweeping curls, printed in deep crimson.
each garment carries the subtle variations of its handmade process, making every piece unique.
how it works
a garment, a block, an ink.
- 1
choose a garment
Commission a made-to-measure MadeApt piece, or pick from her rack of rescued second-hand cotton.
- 2
choose a block and ink
Pick a motif from the blocks above and an ink colour. She'll advise what presses well on your fabric.
- 3
printed in boorloo (perth)
Your garment is hand-pressed in the studio and shipped with its small, honest variations intact.
printing from A$45 per garment, paid directly to the artist.
from the studio
real garments. real presses.
