Elderly people coping with dementia unveiled a handmade piece of permanent artwork at an Abingdon care home.

Residents of Abingdon Court, in Marcham Road, a nursing home for elderly people needing treatment and help for dementia and Alzheimer's, spent 15 weeks working with professional artists on the project, weaving textile panels to add to a steel and glass structure.

The scheme was organised by Ithaca — an arts organisation that works with the disabled and the elderly.

Family, friends and staff gathered together on Thursday to celebrate the unveiling of the artwork, which is designed to symbolise the rich tapestry of life and is intended to be a permanent feature at the home.

Sherrie Hume, manager of Abingdon Court, said: "This project has been a joyful learning experience for all the staff and residents involved.

"We have all looked forward to the workshops each week and we now have a wonderful work of art on display that is testament to the enthusiasm and skills of those who helped make it. "I would like to thank Ithaca for giving our residents the opportunity to make such a creative contribution to life at Abingdon Court."

The artwork changes constantly depending on the light conditions in the room.