Peace & Thread Studio

One-of-one art and design made from antique and vintage fabric.

Expressions of love, family, and the passage of time made from antique and vintage textiles.

~Jennifer

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Art & Design by Jennifer Frye

Material transformation

It begins with a touch.

I assemble, layer, and stitch everything by hand.

Material
Transformed

Antique textiles reformed.

Material
Transformed

Vintage fabrics assembled.

Selected Works

Layers of blue from the All Together and Continuance series.

Inlets

Inlets

Inlets began with two Japanese boro noragi vest fragments from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. I was drawn to the icy faded blues and the incredible texture. The plaid and striped patterns show through the layers, and it feels like everything the fabric went through is still right there on the surface. I deconstructed the vests and combined them with other fragments, moving the pieces around until the composition felt balanced. I spent over 240 hours hand sewing the fragments together.Inlets measures 36.5" wide x 45.5" high x 2" deep and was made in 2025.Stretched on premium Museo ALU-frame stretcher bars for a clean, simple presentation.Shipping within the continental United States is included. If you’re outside the U.S., email me at jennifer@peaceandthread.com for shipping details.

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$7,200.00
$7,200.00
Mantle

Mantle

I made Mantle with two sides that feel different but belong together. The more textured side is made mostly from a deconstructed pair of Japanese monpe pants from the mid to late 1800s. I was drawn to the icy blue mixed with a soft yellowed patina, and the worn areas where the darker indigo shows through. I kept the patchwork and repairs visible and reinforced everything so it can continue to be worn.The other side is primarily from a Japanese noragi vest fragment, patched with other pieces. The blues there are softer and more mellow. It has a more understated, rugged strength.Mantle measures 9.5" x 54.5" and is about 1/4" thick and was made in 2025. Shipping within the continental United States is included. If you’re outside the U.S., email me at jennifer@peaceandthread.com for shipping details.

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$875.00
$875.00
On and On

On and On

On and On is made from antique Japanese books. What excites me most about this piece is the range of detail across the covers. As you look around, you start to notice the details. There are stamps of geese and a small bird, remnants of a child’s stickers, a hand-drawn face, handwriting, and bits of arabesque, floral, and wave patterns.The covers move through many shades of blue and white. I wanted to make a work in those colors because that combination shows up so often in antique textiles and objects.Blue and white has also been around me for a long time. My grandmother collected blue and white Chinese jars, and my mom collected antique Blue Willow dishes.On and On measures 50" round and is mounted on a custom maple wood board with a French cleat. It was made in 2024.Crate and freight shipping costs are estimated and added at checkout. Depending on your location, the final cost may be lower. If you’d like a more accurate estimate, feel free to email me at jennifer@peaceandthread.com.Free pickup is also available in Brooklyn, NY.

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$8,000.00
$8,000.00
Beneath

Beneath

iBeneath came together from many Japanese boro fragments, including a long noragi jacket from the 1800s that I deconstructed. I peeled back layers on several of the pieces to see what was underneath. I was especially excited when I found the fabric with the three faces. I had never come across a print like that before. It was a nice surprise.Beneath measures 43" wide x 44" high x 2" deep and was made in 2024.Stretched on premium Museo ALU-frame stretcher bars for a clean, simple presentation.Shipping within the continental United States is included. If you’re outside the U.S., email me at jennifer@peaceandthread.com for shipping details.

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$6,700.00
$6,700.00
Steps

Steps

I made Steps from antique Japanese books I’ve been collecting over time. I’ve always loved the covers, especially the different shades of faded blue and teal. The writing and small marks on them draw me in, and I’m always especially happy when I find one with a drawing. In this piece, there’s a Japanese face peeking out from the lower left side.When I was young, I used to draw and write in my own books. Working with these covers, I think about the people who held them before me. I imagine them adding their own marks, just like I did.The pages are made from washi paper. It’s very strong, almost like fabric, which helps in layering and building them into this form.Steps measures 26.5" x 44" and was made in 2024.Shipping within the continental United States is included. If you’re outside the U.S., email me at jennifer@peaceandthread.com for shipping details.

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$4,700.00
$4,700.00
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