Fliss Dray Textile Arts

About: Fliss Dray is a British textile artist living in the UAE, creating intricate portrait embroideries and other unique textile pieces, embellished with mixed media. Fliss taught Textiles and Art in UK schools for 10 years, upon moving to UAE, she also qualified as an Art Therapy Practitioner and Meditation Teacher.

About the collection: Eminent Women: Portraits of Strength and Creativity

Inspired by remarkable women, this collection celebrates their strength, resilience, creativity, and determination. Each embroidered portrait is designed to empower, reflecting how women are seen through the lens of others—bold, beautiful, and strong.

Fliss has created portraits of inspiring figures such as Iris Apfel, Frida Kahlo, and Vivienne Westwood. Often inspired by iconic fashion magazine poses, these artistic representations capture women in powerful stances, embodying their unique essence.