Hand-Embroidered Vintage Portrait – Pink Argyle Hair Dryer Cap

Description

This mixed-media textile artwork transforms a vintage black-and-white beauty photograph into a contemporary, tactile statement. The original image has been carefully embellished by hand with embroidery, featuring a bold pink argyle pattern stitched directly onto the subject’s hair-dryer cap. Delicate pink French knots add texture and dimension, creating a striking contrast between the softness of thread and the stark nostalgia of the printed photograph.

Blending fashion history, domestic ritual, and feminine performance, this piece reflects on beauty standards, private moments, and the quiet theater of getting ready. The embroidery interrupts the image just enough—adding humor, warmth, and a modern wink—while honoring the elegance of mid-century glamour.

Each stitch is placed by hand, making this a one-of-a-kind artwork.

Details:

• Original mixed-media textile artwork

• Hand embroidery on printed vintage photograph

• Cotton embroidery floss

• Mounted on mat board 5″ x 7″

• One of a kind

Perfect for collectors of fiber art, lovers of vintage fashion imagery, and anyone drawn to work that blends nostalgia with contemporary craft.