The Museum of Haywood County History has unveiled the fiber art hanging which celebrates the heritage of the 1810 visit of Bishop Francis Asbury to the Shook family in what is today the town of Clyde.
The artist, Miranda Garbe, studied the story of the bishop’s visit and the artifacts housed within the museum. Her work not only tells Bishop Asbury’s story but also incorporates items important to the Shook-Smathers House story. She replicated the plaid design of a mid 19th century fabric made by Smathers family matriarch, Mary Agner Smathers, and incorporated her weaving into her design. Miranda used several crafts in making the work. The border is overshot weaving with piecework corners. All the fabrics used in the design were woven and dyed (using natural dyes) by Miranda.
We want to again thank Partners for Sacred Places for the grant that made this possible. And of course a huge thanks to Miranda!
