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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
British textile and print designer Molly Mahon is on a mission to infuse our homes with colour. Using the traditional technique of block printing she speads joy and colour and has just collaborated with Boden
Final piece for my A2 Fine Art project exploring self-portraiture and anatomy.
I posted this on the tour blog yesterday. I've been busy with house construction again. Sorry to those of you getting a semi-used post! The Japanese government, with the goal of preserving important intangible cultural assets supports a system of 'Living National Treasures'. There are 16 categories in the performing arts and crafts: Gagaku, Noh, Bunraku, Kabuki, Kumi Odori, Music, Dance, and Drama Crafts: Ceramics, Textiles, Lacquerware, Metalworking, Dollmaking, Woodworking, Papermaking, and Miscellaneous Crafts. I met a textile one! Several times... I am certain she hated me. First of all I didn't realize at the time what a big deal being a Living National Treasure is. She is a friend of a friend and I heard she wanted to meet me. ( Instead of feeling honored I thought, "What kind of rinky dink system is this living treasure stuff?" (Treating people like Gods gives me the shivers actually.) So I went and met her. I was completely in awe of her work and dedication. At the time I was passionaltely raising silkworms and breeding different ancient varities. ( I would get the eggs from the Ministry of Agriculture to do research.) It was all pretty much straightforward stuff. My life was submerged in silk and figured that the Living National Treasure must have knowledge that would make anything I had picked up look like instant noodles. Silk threads dyed with natural dyes and a patchwork kimono from scraps of her weaving by Shimura Fukumi. The atmosphere of the gallery was deadly respectful and mysteriously religious. Then the dumb ox Canadian who can't speak honorific and humble Japanese naturally, walks in bursting with technical questions on silk de-gumming. I really wanted to know how she did it. I was taught to burn some rice straw and do it with the ash alkaline. There she was standing like an un-approchable angel (Sounds like a Rolling Stones song) and with that spirit and curiosity overflowing I barraged her with technical questions. (I thought she was being coy not answering them. ) Then she did something I can't forget. I don't know if there is an actual word for this action. You pump a lot of air into the space between your front teeth and upper lip making it balloon out and you scowl in frustration at the same time and quiver slightly. It was a Forrest Gump moment. I had put her on the spot asking questions she couldn't answer in front of her peers. Instead of slunking away I made matters worse by a lousy English, "I'm sorry." I met her again a year later in a less formal setting and she was friendly but a little uneasy. I got it right the second time. I tried to look harmless and kept my mouth shut. She is almost 90 now. And she is not only a Japanese National Treasure but a treasure for all us humans on this planet. Immensely talented as a writer, a kimono designer, a natural dyer, a weaver and a teacher. Shimura Fukumi. She writes and writes and weaves and weaves. And many around her write about her and weave from her inspiration. A well-documented and very approachable angel. I will be certain to share as much as I can with the tour members what I know about her work. Bryan
Large circular wooden houses built on stilts collapsed in a dramatic fire 3,000 years ago and plunged into a river, preserving their contents in astonishing
Chapter Eight requires that five paper relief surfaces made for Chapter 3 are each translated into two different ways in fabric . For an ...
Rosa Verloop makes amazing things out of old tights.
Textile installations in Interior Design show an ongoing trend for the sophisticated and conscious customer’s crave for a haptic experience.
Well this past week has been one of trial and error and lots of things have really not gone to plan work wise. But you just have to ride o...
If your heart beats for old Japanese craft then it is going to beat faster with this wall decor. This is a unique piece of stunning (Mottainai もったいない) zero waste, Boro Zen wall decor handmade tapestry with old reclaimed discarded fabric and Japanese boro patchwork. Measuring 38.5 x 13 inches, this expansive handcrafted Boro wall decor is exclusively handmade from old weathered fabrics, embodying sustainability in its creation. Serving as a striking example of deliberate and thoughtful stitching, it pays homage to the ancient Japanese artistry of boro stitching, aligning with the concept of Mottainai (もったいない ). WHAT IS MOTTAINAI (もったいない ) MOTTAINAI もったいない is a Japanese way of living by application which essentially means that every object has an intrinsic value to it and should be utilized. Nothing should be discarded as waste. The lifestyle is deeply grounded in the principles of sustainability, minimizing waste, and promoting eco-friendliness. In today's era of rampant consumerism, there's an urgent call for a shift from excess to simplicity. This wabi sabi wall decor serves as a solution to this issue. With its understated yet impactful presence, it purifies the energy wherever it's placed. Ideal for modern, minimalist home settings, this wall tapestry is a wonderful homage to the artistry of handcrafted Japanese stitching. Being entirely handmade, each piece is one-of-a-kind, exuding a distinct energy that can only be sensed in person. The wall decor is equipped with loops, ready to grace your chosen space MEASUREMENTS HEIGHT - 38.5 INCHES ( Top dowel to Bottom dowel excluding loops and tassels) WIDTH - 13 INCHES ( Max.) LOOPS - 5 INCHES TASSELS - 7 INCHES ITEM CONDITION The item is made with aged and old reclaimed otherwise discarded fabrics. Stains are part of the design. The wall decor is in great condition. Dear Patron, If you're an art collector and appreciate unique, original art and are looking for authentic, artist-signed pieces, please visit my other Etsy shop, NEELASTI. Check it out by following this link: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/NEELASTI
Sumptuous fabrics adorned with silk, gold and silver thread evoke a world of medieval luxury
welcome to the weird and wonderful world of collage with The Age of Collage at Gestalten Space, Berlin
yes the hairnets are sprang! (couldnt remember how they called it, thank you quadrapop!)
Fabric manipulation is an amazing art that transforms a piece of fabric into a 3-dimensional material. There are several easy techniques to make multi
Keep things au naturale with this easy tutorial.
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There are times of the year where teaching takes over making and there just aren't enough hours in the day. Time to actually sit at my work bench is limited so I find ways to make work that is more portable. These layered, hand-stitched pieces incorporate rust dying with iron wire and I love the process of repeating stitches on a tiny scale. They explore colour and texture, my favourite ginger, rust and copper colours come through in my textiles as well as metal pieces. I'm always looking for ways to combine both. They have trapped iron wire below the layers of rust-dyed fabrics to add structure and texture.
Stitched abstract art Contemporary embroidery textile art embroidered printed stitched one off abstract pieces applique discharge printed , silk ,cotton.
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Lisa Kokin
As I discussed here, many living historians learn how to spin from modern resources produced for modern crafters. These resources are vast, fantastic and what you find most readily when searching. …
Our Fashion and Textiles team of two, Charlotte and Philippa, spent a recent Saturday natural dyeing, re-colouring samples and offcuts from their combined fabric collections. Philippa Grogan details their day of dyeing experiments.
The Creeper Gallery, New Hope, PA
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Originally shared here in 2012, this is still one of my favorite knitted pieces ever. Knitted art by Caroline Gates via Cardiac Art. Knit Organ Patterns: This post contains affiliate links.
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playing with rusted tyvek and organza
