Textile & Fabric Design (Page 9)

The collection of articles on Textile and Fabric Design over the last 150 years provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of textile and fabric design. From the early days of hand-woven fabrics to the modern era of digital printing, these articles cover it all.

They explore the various techniques used in textile design, such as block printing, embroidery, and screen printing. The collection also delves into the cultural significance of textiles, highlighting how they have been used to express identity and social status throughout history.

Moreover, it showcases how textile design has evolved alongside technological advancements in machinery and materials.

The articles provide insights into the work of prominent designers and their contributions to the field. Overall, this collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history and development of textile and fabric design over time.

A sample of Honiton Lace

Honiton lace is a type of bobbin lace made in Honiton, Devon, in the United Kingdom. Its ornate motifs and complex patterns are created separately, before being sewn into a net ground. Common motifs include daisies, roses, shamrocks, ivy leaves, lilies, camellias, convolvulus, poppies, briony, antwerp diamonds, trefoils, ferns, and acorns.Read More →

Rya Carpet Finnish Weaving Technique

Eva Brummer set up a studio in Helsinki in 1929 to revive the technique, which involves cutting the pile unevenly in order to create a thick relief effect. As rugs, the weavings became popular in the 1950s and were closely identified with the exuberant Scandinavian Modern style.Read More →