Monumental tapestries are cleaned and conserved.
What made the southern Low Countries in the Middle Ages unique in a European perspective was the weight of the region as an export-oriented industrial area.
Vanessa Barragão is a Portuguese artist who creates beautiful tapestry from discarded industrial textile waste. The artist grew up in the coastal city of Albufeira and many of her works are inspired by the ocean - coral reefs, underwater plants, and animals are all common themes in the tapestry she creates.
Ulla Stina Wikander is a 61-year-old Swedish artist, currently based in Switzerland, who has been working as an artist since 1986. She uses various home appliances and kitchen tools as the basis for her art, giving vintage objects a new life full of color and style. Wikander has been collecting cross-stitch embroideries for over 10 years now and today she has a big collection of 100+ different designs.
More about the Wall Hangings as seen in Creator Studios interiors and their creators on Wescover. This is a made to order textile art work “Silence”. Please message me for the lead times, which typically takes about 4-8 weeks. Colour palette, composition and size could be made by request. In… Explore unique Art & Wall Decor and Wall Hangings by rising artists around Rotterdam. Find original art such as wall tapestries, wood art, ceramic sculptures, macrame and fabric wall hangings on Wescover.
Ines Seidel est linguiste de formation. Ses oeuvres tissent mots, bois et textiles. Ses dessins mêlent travaux d'aiguilles et littérature, couture et livres, fibres et papiers. Un travail fragile qui a du sens. Toutes les images : ©Ines Seidel En savoir + Le site Le blog La boutique DaWanda FlickR
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
FRIENDS OF THE HOUSE · Knitting the Ocean - “It’s so hard to explain because on land…there’s nothing that is like it. Because you feel weightless… you can’t hear anything besides your own breathing,” says Erik Speer when describing scuba diving. “So many senses are taken away from you, but then you are just inundated with...new experiences and visions.”
Fabric wall art is charming, unique, and instantly adds character to your space.
Finally warped up the bent cane sprang loom I made mumble mumble years ago. I left it off, but I can see why it needs the bar acr...
Rug No.10 blends timeless elegance with striking, oversized details. This dense, substantial rug is crafted from luxurious, chunky wool, featuring a short pile that's accented with bold, curly handspun slub yarn along its edges, lending a touch of softness to its refined appearance.Constructed from natural, unbleached New Zealand wool, it boasts a serene, chalky off-white color, making it a standout, cherished addition to any collection. Designed to be adored for generations, this rug is a testament to enduring style and quality.Please be aware that variations in color and detail underscore the handcrafted nature of this piece, affirming its uniqueness. As a rug with partially long pile and shaggy characteristics, it may shed more than those with low piles. Regular vacuuming is recommended to minimize shedding and maintain its beauty.
Lacemaking has gone all organic this month. Here at Adventures HQ I have been captivated by the lace art work of Hungarian artist Agnes Herczeg. Herczeg
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...
The memory of forgotten women live within these hearts.
That I am a big lover of wool is no secret. Coming from the Nordic countries, sheepskins and wool are a part of everyday life; we use them to stay warm, and also to add texture and a sense of … Continue reading →
Looking at their impressive work, it’s hard to believe Sydney sisters Lauren and Kassandra Hernandez, otherwise known as Crossing Threads,…
Editor’s note: Marta Kløve Juuhl wrote this article for the Østeroy museum blog, and for readers of the Norwegian Textile Letter, after receiving many inquiries about their investigation o…
Quilts! Sewing! Books! Life!
Many textile artists actively celebrate the history of damaged and abandoned materials by re-using them inventively, creating beauty from discarded debris and
Sheila Hicks' Quarry Spider (2003) is an artistic achievement in color, structure and technique. The small weaving, measuring only 9 ¼” x 5 7/8”, is one of almost 1,000 works included in her series Miniatures - an enduring project that began over 50 years ago. Each was created on a small loom constructed from painter's stretcher
in the make ~ studio interview
Meet Jacqueline Surdell. She is an interdisciplinary artist working with the histories, materials, and processes of fiber and painting. Read more from our Q&A with Jacqueline here:
Like many Korean families, artist Ema Shin’s relatives maintain a genealogy book called a jokbo, which illustrates their family tree. Shin’s ancestral record spans 32 generations, yet only male members of the family are represented. Born and raised in Japan, and currently based in Melbourne, Australia, the artist describes in a recent statement that “in the society that I was born and raised in, there was a prejudice between men and women, and their roles were predetermined. More
Lisa Kokin
Do textiles keep our integrity together and maintain our values? Parsons School of Design and Lidewij Edelkoort of Trend Tablet are creating a program to protect traditional crafts and our future.
Hi! My name is Mariana Baertl and I'm the creator and artist behind Living Fibers. I was born and raised in Lima, Peru’s capital, surrounded by the countries’ traditional handmade trades, specially textile work. I studied Fashion Design in Peru and later moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina to
