My brain is so fizzy with inspiration. I don't know if it's stuff or not but I suddenly have realised how a couple of things I'm doing have joined up to become a new creative idea. It's still really early stages but the I'm desperate to get cracking. I've had to order some materials and there will be pictures. I've very excited. Sorry for the vagueness - it's not deliberate I'm just trying to figure out the right words. The pictures will hopefully help.
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Joshua Hoyle and Sons Building in Manchester.
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"Secondhand clothing on track to take 10% of global fashion sales"
"Asos and Boohoo agree to ban greenwashing words like sustainable in major deal"
Dezeen : Colorado rugs by Inga Sempe for Nanimarquina
All About TextilesIn ancient Andean communities, colorful geometric patterns in wool were used to communicate messages across linguistic and geographic boundaries.
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tunic with confronting catfish, from Peru, Nasca-Wari peoples, 800-850 AD
Oh boy, it's been a busy few days! Last week I taught a beginners course in how to identify textiles in collections, and today I've delivered a similar training session on how to ID plastics.
My brain feels like it might be full of ONLY knowledge about polymers and fibre types now.
If someone needs me I'll be a heap on the sofa with the doggo.
woman's dress, from Peru, Chuquibamba peoples, c.14th-early 16th century
ensemble, American, c.1835
watching closely bid to ban $1bn exports of -hand
1.4 million metric tons of used in 2022, more than twice as much as two decades ago, according to data. If approved, the EU member states would not be allowed to export second-hand clothes to Africa and .
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Dezeen : FranklinTill shares nine principles for a shift to regenerative materials
"Ultra-fast fashion is a disturbing trend undermining efforts to make the whole industry more sustainable"
The 32nd East China presents quality , and , and material, , and , home and . 1.-4. April 2024. Shanghai New International Center, , .
"Apple waste, spider silk, enhanced cotton: How bio-based textiles could replace plastic in our clothing"
"Three ways your wardrobe could help you avoid fast fashion"
"Why secondhand markets and apps are not a solution to clothing waste"
Die arbeitet an einem Weg, wie knftig im Bereich des viele der aktuellen eingespart und das damit um ein Vielfaches nachhaltiger werden knnte.
Dezeen : Raw Edges' Home Sweet Home collection for Cozmo recreates "cosiness of coming back home"
Dezeen : Go-To upholstery fabrics by Carnegie Fabrics
Nigerias ancient Ilorin city - archaeologist uncovers over 1,000 years of history
Archaeology Africa Trade
Official estimates show that textiles is the second-biggest employer in India after Agriculture. And yet, it is an under-utilised engine of Indias manufacturing push. Here are five charts that explain this in detail.
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"eBay UK backs circular economy innovators in fashion with fresh funding"
This is a 54 x 54 in (137 x 137 cm) that my mom did, below are pics of the front and back of it. This one is done with batik fabrics that are hand-dyed from Indonesia. Anyone out there who would like a gorgeous new quilt to bring a lot of vibrancy to their interior, let me know! Perfect for a sofa or armchair or small bed, or for displaying on the wall
Design Milk : Christopher Farr Merges Illustration With Textiles for The Elder Statesman
"Report: Fashion brands make no progress on social and environmental accountability"
Back in 2019, when I started working on seriously for :wikidata:, I took a good hard look at and and ran away. Five years on, I have more domain knowledge, better access to references, and more Wikidata tricks up my sleeve. So when the question of rug vs. carpet arose on Wikidata Telegram, I decided to jump back in and see what could be done. 1/2
Design Milk : Eskayels Forma Textile Collection Explores How Lines Shape Feelings
"An ecological disaster: French bill proposes crackdown on throwaway culture of ultra fast fashion"
At present, are made of from the , and there is no such thing as fully recycled viscose. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now succeeded in making new viscose from worn-out sheets.
Shape-Shifting Fiber Produces Fabrics That Shrink or Expand in Real-Time and Fit into Existing Manufacturing
This is a that was purchased by a lady in Maine a few months ago, it was made by my very talented mom, she is an expert at quilting msg me if you're interested in , I have about ten available ones to choose from that're still available, all different sizes + designs + prices
ensemble, American, 1878
It's and I'm banishing the elbow holes from my sweaters.
WORLD ON FIRE DRESS. A visual representation of the world on fire by nataliewalsh.com. This dress is made from fabric produced by the California Cotton & Climate Coalition (C4) - farmers, researchers, and companies working together to scale the implementation of carbon farming practices in California's Central Valley. Free of additives, and all dyes and pigments are natural. Exhibited at Fibershed (fibershed.org) in Point Reyes Station CA.
Spring. Latest weave 6.25x16in.
ensemble, American or European, 1830s
Albatross
Why I've been quiet about this for the moment: the painting hasn't gone well.
1. I live in a country where the winters are long and it never stops raining. Some days it's been too cold to paint and I can't paint indoors because of the fumes.
2. I thought spraying wood would be like spraying metal. It's not, wood bleed is a thing.
3. I was not happy with the direction things were going, so I decided to start over with the paint.
4. I should have done more research and prep.
5. I was rushing.
So I took some time, watched some furniture tutorials and researched what to use. Bought some Zinsser cover stain primer and a tin of matt black Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch and I've started again traditionally.
Appeal: does anyone have any juicy photos of museum/collection textiles that I may use in a training session (With credit, obviously.)
I'm after:
packed/stored textiles (stored well or poorly, your choice!)
examples of different types of historic and modern textiles
examples of damage to textiles (stains, tears, pest nibbles, anything!)
identified fibres under a microscope
Grateful for boosts! :boostok:
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