rust on linen and cottonFor several years Ive experimented with different materials - dyeing, printing, rusting, stitching - just to see whats possible. As I learn new things I combine them to get more depth and texture. The grayish fabric underneath was dyed with acorns and then modified with iron to deepen the color. The fabric on top was folded then rusted.
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Dezeen : 11 touchable rugs and textile ranges featured on Dezeen Showroom
Textile experts & historians, this is probably a hopeless cause, but I'm wondering if it's possible to identify the pattern used on this 1970s tiger/lion.
The fabric is cotton & my mum remembers that it was bought at a church sale in Southampton. She thought handmade by parishioners, but it did have a label that has fragmented from years of love.
I don't expect to get the same fabric again, but I love the design and would love to see what the whole fabric looked like
Chicago Reader: Weaving a future for textile art. Part artist collective, part online database, Textile Stories is a community project focused on preserving traditional Latin American weaving techniques and promoting the artists who use these techniques for art, community building, and advocacy. Instead of focusing on historical texts and records, the archive aims to shed light on practicing
cyanotype on cotton, silk, & linenThe images are made from iPhone photos printed on copier paper and then waxed to make them translucent.
From 28 Jan: Embellished Vodou Flags by Myrlande Constant Spotlight The Spiritual World of Haiti - When Myrlande Constant (previously) was a teenager, she worked alongside her mother in a commerci... -history -constant -issues
'Part artist collective, part online database, Textile Stories is a community project focused on preserving traditional Latin American weaving techniques and promoting the artists who use these techniques for art, community building, and advocacy. Instead of focusing on historical texts and records, the archive aims to shed light on practicing artists and craftspeople.'
Michelle Robinson weaves vibrant threads into geometric wall hangings that curve, puff, and meander.
Since I'm in procrastination mode, here's a re- : I work as a fractional nonprofit executive director in the & culture sector, unconventional marketing strategist, and WordPress website builder/renovator. I also have a design business, diploma in graphic design, and BFA in / art history.
Late-discovered brain (with the above work description I realize that's surprising), with a slightly ironic sense of humour.
You'll often find me outdoors, hiking, , and doing in-the-moment , taking snapshots of the things I see.
Longtime DIYer. Once tore the roof off my house.
Big fan of alt text and . Not a fan of "AI." Working every day on decolonizing my world view.
Nice to see all the new folks here.
clothing How the on kombucha can be turned into green .
Rootful on Instagram tops + dresses would go great with mycelium leather boots developed at a university in Spain
Want to see how a modern industrial loom works Here's a video.
(Modern industrial looms apparently use bobbins, not spools, but Westin doesn't know this)
I'm going to take this as an opportunity to feel a little smug, & also tick a Resistance ticky-box: I buy clothes at most every few years, & then just enough to replace what's worn through. That is, if I can't find what I need at the thrift store.
There is some merit to be had in being a relentless cheapskate.
Found a !
Rd, just south of Rockingham Rd.
I've just published my first Forbes science story of 2025. It's all about textile waste, and it features a fascinating new study that looks at the scale of the problem in cities. I'd love if you would read it!
'Wearable heated clothing typically relies on metals or ceramic heating elements to heat up and an external power source, which could pose safety risks for users.
This new cloth incorporates conductive polymer nanoparticles that can heat up to 30 degrees Celsius when exposed to sunlight. The design requires no external power and can also change colour to visually monitor temperature fluctuations.'
Postbinary Genetic Sequences is a series of 13 computationally woven tapestries that challenge traditional biological and sociocultural frameworks through hand-woven tapestries made from the genetic data of various organisms. it sparks curiosity about the complexities of existence and promotes a nuanced understanding of life's intricacies through the interplay of genetic data, art, and activism.
Ready to start weaving as counterprogramming to current events
'Most batteries are rigid and incompatible with water. But people work and play in oceans and estuaries, and they could benefit from flexible and saltwater-safe power sources.
Now, researchers report in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces on a yarn-like battery prototype that works when immersed in seawater. They knotted the rechargeable strands into a fishing net that lit up LEDs and wove a fabric that powered a timer.'
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Illinois State University: Milner Librarys Circus Wardrobe Collection open for research. Illinois State Universitys Milner Library has recently concluded a two-year, grant-funded project to organize, research, and describe the Ueckert Circus Wardrobe Collection. The collection is an unparalleled assemblage of circus costuming, accessories, and props dating from the 1880s to the early
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Illinois State University's Special Collections - Circus Wardrobe Collection open for research
Announcement:
I'm always interested in how textiles fit in so here is their website where they define special collections:
PSA / Shameless plug: if anyone is looking for fun winter sewing project ideas, my mom's just restocked her store with some super cool prints:
"Autonomous craft organizations provide artisans with a market for their goods and offer strength in numbers to their collective membership. In Chiapas, the more progressive weaving cooperatives also promote solidarity by creating a space for members of different communities to socialize and discuss current problems and issues. In 1996, the founding members of Jolom Mayaetik fought to form their new cooperative for pressing reasons, including declining wages, rising costs of living, and mismanagement of government-run cooperatives they previously worked for. Frustrated with exclusion from local government and marginal political representation outside of their communities, Jolom weavers also sought sociopolitical empowerment. Today, Jolom Mayaetik holds educational courses, lobbies for political inclusion, and lectures locally and internationally to promote the rights of women and indigenous people in Mexico. Learn more about "Empowering Threads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/EmpoweringThreads" This was posted to on January 20, 2018Govt eyes Malta as gateway to non-traditional markets
De sur l'"Oiseau Bleu"
Beaucoup profitent des soldes pour acheter de nouveaux vtements et mettre ceux dont ils ne veulent plus dans les bennes de collecte.
Mais celles-ci dbordent comme jamais.
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Dezeen : Wool fabric by Burel Factory
Hello Pixelfed! New here, moving over from other social, looking for positive energy and creative inspiration.'Researchers have demonstrated new wearable technologies that both generate electricity from human movement and improve the comfort of the technology for the people wearing them. The work stems from an advanced understanding of materials that increase comfort in textiles and produce electricity when they rub against another surface.'
With my current work Im using up old socks! Part of my plan for last year and this is to only use textiles I already own and not get anything new (except batting and thread eventually!)
Nosheen Iqbal stitches sculptural embroideries that draw on her Pakistani and Islamic heritage.
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Dezeen : Wannabe textile by Designtex