Updates from Ricamo Strano
July 10, 2025
What happens when two vintage women meet on a dusty path? Apparently… a full-blown floral explosion! This cheeky mixed media piece takes a black-and-white photograph from another era and gives it a technicolor twist—featuring lush, textured embroidery blooming straight from their heads. Are they gossiping? Daydreaming? Manifesting spring? We’re not sure—but we’re obsessed. Hand-stitched with love (and a whole lot of French knots), it’s a celebration of imagination, memory, and the quiet power of women’s work—past and present.
June 19, 2025
I have finally uploaded some new product. I would love to hear your feedback.
June 12, 2025
Lately I’ve been focusing my work on 19th century corsets. And I’ve moved into experimenting with gold work. A new technique is always challenging to learn but I think I’m moving along with it. 😌 Also today, June 12, I’ll be at the at the @carrollhallgarden Pride Market on from 3pm-8pm! Curated by @thewondermarketnyc, this special indoor/outdoor event will feature a 🎵DJ set, 🍻Cash Bar and a 💃Drag Show at 7:30pm. Shoppers can also enjoy the sights and serenity of the venue's lush 🌿botanical garden! Stop by if you’re around.
June 5, 2025
If you’re in the Brooklyn area next Thursday, please stop by and stay hello. Drinks, a drag show and some handmade products from Brooklyn artisans awaits.
May 29, 2025
Lately I’ve been thinking coloring my original
May 8, 2025
If you’re in the NYC/ Brooklyn area- Ricamo Strano will be a featured artists in Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue Art Walk. Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk will be held May 10-18. Brooklyn’s free public art exhibit will feature the artwork of over 125 artists at 70 locations along Atlantic Avenue from Fourth Avenue to the Waterfront. Visit https://www.atlanticave.org/artwalk for more info!
April 24, 2025
New Product Alert- The winter cold is gone! And the warm weather inspired me to explored some new color combos. Young Bette Davis in a bathing suit was the perfect picture to enjoy some color fun. Also, if you’re interested in having your personal photographs embroidered, I’m always open for custom work. Just reach out !
February 20, 2025
It snowed again last week, so I'm channeling my inner spring yellow. Dorothy Dandridge is available in an acid-free mat or a white shadow box. These brooches are the first jewelry pieces I'm working on. More to come. As always custom orders are welcome.
February 6, 2025
Marlene Dietrich, Lana Turner and Bette Davis are three pieces I made for the New Year. All of my pieces can be custom made with colors of your choice. I will also welcome special orders.