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The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
Maria had returned to Liverpool after living away for several years,
and joined the Tapestry group as a way of getting to know people.
She did several pieces for the project, with this being her first.
The actual ‘Mandy Mandala Superlambanana’ was based on a design
inspiration from ancient mandalas, and eastern symbol of peace and
oneness. She is now housed at the Museum of Liverpool.
This piece shows one of the original Liver Birds, which top the
Liver Building on the waterfront. Completed in 1911, the birds are
copper and stand 18 feet high and were designed by Carl Bernard
Bartels.
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Mandy’ Mandala Superlambanana
Designed and stitched by Maria Warburton
Liver Bird
Designed and stitched by Maria Warburton