Emergency artefact is crocheted from a single survival blanket, the type used for disaster relief or to conserve the body temperature of accident victims. By utilising this material – usually intended for use in extreme circumstances,  within the seemingly banal realm of hobby craft / domestic pastime I intended to emphasise the precarious nature of safety and comfort that so many of us take for granted. This work also draws upon the shiny qualities that underpin the Roma aesthetic to speak of the contingent nature of the Roma experience where safety and stability are continually at risk.