Textile – British (Page 2)

The British Textile Design & Designers in Applied and Decorative Arts tag explores British textile artistry’s rich heritage and ongoing influence. From the opulent patterns of William Morris and the Arts & Crafts Movement to the bold innovations of contemporary designers, British textile design has played a pivotal role in shaping fashion, interiors, and decorative arts. This tag examines traditional weaving, printing, embroidery techniques, and modern advancements in sustainable and digital textiles, highlighting the enduring craftsmanship and creativity that define British textile design.

Alastair Morton textile

Morton joined his family’s Morton Sundour Fabrics in 1931 and oversaw the company’s first screen-printed fabrics. He was the artistic director and principal designer of Edinburgh Weavers in Carlisle, which was established in 1928 as Morton Sundour’s creative design unit from 1932 to 1935. From the 1930s, he was a supporter of the Modern movement, commissioning works from well-known painters and artists.Read More →

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 →