"Tapestry of Psyche" is a crochet tapestry blending medieval artistry with space exploration. Using yarns inspired by the NASA Psyche mission, it features the Psyche spacecraft, stars, and a whimsical cloud. A pixelated "Psyche" graphic adds a modern touch.

Tapestry of Psyche

Rebecca Farmer

May 29, 2025

Major: BA in Music with an Emphasis in Composition

Genre/Medium: Crochet Tapestry

About the work:

“Tapestry of Psyche” is a one-of-a-kind crochet tapestry made up of 3,680 stitches that brings together the elegance of medieval artistry with the wonders of space exploration. This handmade piece is crafted with yarns inspired by the vivid colors of the NASA Psyche mission, capturing the awe and mystery of the Psyche spacecraft’s journey to a unique asteroid.

The tapestry features a whimsical design, with intricate details of the Psyche spacecraft floating amidst a starry sky, accompanied by a soft, dreamlike cloud. The pixelated graphic of “Psyche” adds a modern, digital touch to the piece, blending the ancient with the futuristic in a way that mirrors the mission itself. Just as medieval tapestries told stories of distant lands and mythic adventures, this work of art weaves together the story of space, science, and imagination.

Each stitch is carefully made, using rich, textured yarns to evoke the grandeur of the cosmos, while the pixelated design nods to the digital age. This tapestry is a tribute to the ongoing quest for knowledge, the beauty of the unknown, and the timeless wonder of discovery.

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Psyche Inspired is a program that brings undergraduate students from any discipline or major together to share the excitement, innovation, and scientific and engineering content of NASA’s Psyche mission with the public in new ways through artistic and creative works. This year’s Psyche Inspired cohort is known as the Iridium Class. These works are posted in the gallery and highlighted on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. View the full resolution images in the image gallery. There are many ways to get involved with NASA’s Psyche mission. Learn how you can be a part of the Psyche mission through our “Get Involved” pages at https://psyche.ssl.berkeley.edu/get-involved/ and https://science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche/ways-to-participate/. To learn more about the overall Psyche mission, visit nasa.gov/psyche or jpl.nasa.gov/missions/psyche.

Date Added: 05-29-2025
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Rebecca Farmer - Psyche Inspired

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