For the Incas finely worked and highly decorative textiles came to symbolize both wealth and status, fine cloth could be used as both a tax and currency, and the very best textiles became amongst the...
Folkwear is one of the oldest independent sewing pattern companies. They publish global, historical, and vintage sewing patterns, often including extensive cultural history, textile information, and handwork embellishment instructions in their patterns.
1- Gunta Stölzl(1897-1983). Esquema para Textil,curso en Bauhaus Dessau, 1927 2- Stephen Wolfram. A New Kind of Science, 2002 En una épo...
Original post: September 15, 2010 This past week I drove out to Abu Dhabi to see an embroidery exhibit at the Emirates Palace (which is not really a Palace but an amazing and fancy hotel, click her…
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View the stunning embroidery work of Michele Carragher, customer designer for Game of Thrones and Elizabeth I. Read the full interview.
Add a splash of Peruvian culture to your digital space with our vibrant art collection! Our Etsy shop offers a range of unique digital art prints inspired by Peru's rich history, colorful textiles, and stunning landscapes. From Machu Picchu to Cusco's bustling streets, bring a touch of Peru's magic to your home or office today.
Leah Evans, whose work is for sale at the annual Smithsonian Craftshow, creates wall hangings from abstracted geogrpahies
This project was inspired by a friend's recent amazing trip to Macchu Picchu. Truly a bucket list moment! Since the chances of me making the trek there anytime soon are nonexistent, the consolation prize was to do an art lesson based on the Peruvian llamas. There are over 7 million llamas in South America. They are highly intelligent animals that are easily trained. They are raised for their wool, to carry loads and pull carts. And since they are in the camel family, they can survive weeks without water. Jackie said this photo-bombing llama's name was Lucy and a group of 30 of them live there year round to keep the grass down. Just -WOW! Beautiful Peruvian textiles sketching it out basic step by step drawing Sharpie and chalk pastel Simple line work for our Peruvian textile backgrounds - easy and approachable for my young groups Watercolor and oil pastel resist
Leah Evans, whose work is for sale at the annual Smithsonian Craftshow, creates wall hangings from abstracted geogrpahies
The Bayeux Tapestry The Bayeux Tapestry, in spite of its name, is not really a tapestry. The scenes on the tapestry were embroidered with coloured thread to create the scenes. A tapestry is woven on a loom. Regardless of the name, the Bayeux Tapestry is an important historical item that gives information about events around
One of the most celebrated works of Hellenistic art is without doubt the Nike of Samothrace, on display at the Louvre since 1884 CE. The white Parian marble statue represents the personification of...
This "Kneeling Courtesan" illustration by Kitagawa Utamaro exemplifies traditional Japanese woodblock art. The poster features a delicately rendered courtesan in a kimono with intricate textile patterns against a subdued background, capturing the elegance and beauty of classical Ukiyo-E style. Perfect for anyone interested in Japanese art and cultural history.
Name: Amy Meissner
Grappling with the politics of American mythology, Clark constructs objects that are as critical as they are riveting and insightful.
Discover the fascinating story behind the Nike Logo History, a truly Iconic Symbol that has stood the Test of Time since 1971.
The Spizike takes elements of five classic Jordans, combines them, and gives you one iconic sneaker. It's an homage to Spike Lee formally introducing Hollywood and hoops in a culture moment. You get a great looking pair of kicks with some history. What more can you ask for? Ya dig? Real and synthetic leather and textile upper add durability. Nike Air technology absorbs impact for cushioning with every step. Solid rubber outsole provides durability and traction.
In 1484, the Dominican monk and Inquisitor, Heinrich Kramer, was expelled from the city of Innsbruck after failing to prosecute Helena Scheuberin for using witchcraft to kill a nobleman with criminal charges against his own sinful deeds. Undaunted, the furious Kramer got to work on his masterpiece, the Malleus Maleficarum…
Crafty textile artists around the world are making their own appliqué to creatively express themselves.
Ana Teresa Barboza
What is free motion embroidery? How long has it been around? What can you do with it? How can you get started? Read more here!
Jean Dubuffet (1901 – 1985) resisted authority from an early age. He didn’t see the art world in the way that society saw it at the time. He was greatly influenced by Hans Prinzhorn’s book Artistry of the Mentally Ill and found the art of the insane and of children to be far superior to […]
The Bauhaus, the interwar German design school that profoundly influenced later developments in art, architecture, product design and typography, was a..
I've shared my adaptations of the 8 Gee's Bend quilts from several years ago. I have new blog followers all the time and thought I...
An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons, DIY projects and outfit photos as well as clothing I have made myself.
Beautiful textiles make me happy. I can spend longer looking at sheets, upholstery, dresses, curtains and rugs in exquisite colors and designs than at some famous works of art in a museum.
