Taxtiles

Taxtiles is a merge of two words: textiles and taxidermy. Created by artist Becky Dick. Founded in 2014, Taxtiles is an innovative exploration that combines traditional taxidermy techniques with textile arts, resulting in bespoke luxury items for home and office decor. Becky's work pushes the boundaries between these two disciplines, creating sculptures and artworks that incorporate elements of taxidermy with fabric, embroidery, and other textile techniques. Becky Dick, who holds a First Class Honours BA in Decorative Arts (specialising in 3D textiles and embroidery). Becky has also been practicing taxidermy since 2014. She received professional training from taxidermists such as David Keningale, Carl Church, and the late George Jamieson. She also has experience in entomology pinning, taxidermy restoration, and groundwork restoration, and serves as a museum taxidermist for The John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. All specimens used in Becky's work are ethically sourced, primarily from roadkill, euthanised wildlife, or animals that were unable to be saved due to injuries or illness. Becky emphasises that no animals are killed specifically for her taxidermy pieces. She also creates "vegan/vegetarian taxidermy" (also known as fauxdermy or textile taxidermy), where traditional taxidermy techniques are translated into fabric using sustainable materials, ensuring no animal parts are involved. Becky's signature technique, called "weave-binding," allows her to create poseable sculptures, many of which can interact with each other, giving each piece its own unique personality. Additionally, she creates free-hand embroidered motifs inspired by British wildlife, which are incorporated into products like wall pieces, cushions, and more, with some items featuring real or faux fur sourced ethically. To learn more about her work and products, you can visit Taxtiles' FAQ page at www.taxtiles.com/faqs.