Lot 75
BARBARA MULLINS (BRITISH 1927-2023) §
'LITTLE BOATS' RUG
Auction: 30 October from 10:00 GMT
Description
wool
Dimensions
182.5cm x 79cm (71 7/8in x 31 1/8in)
Provenance
The Estate of Alan Peters.
Footnote
Barbara Mullins was a weaver associated with the development of British studio textiles in the mid-20th century. Working alongside her mother, Gwen, she helped run Graffham Weavers in West Sussex, a workshop that combined the production of handwoven textiles with the training of a new generation of makers. Among those who learnt to weave there was Mary Farmer, who went on to become a leading figure in British tapestry. The family’s wider commitment to the crafts also found expression through the Gwen Mullins Trust, which supported training, apprenticeships and equipment for young makers, with Peter Collingwood among those who benefited. Barbara’s contribution to this creative and educational environment places her work within an important chapter in the history of British studio weaving.