Category: Textiles

How Scent can Benefit People With Disabilities

This article delves deeper into how scent can have profound therapeutic benefits for people with disabilities, impacting emotional well-being, cognitive function, and sensory regulation. Here’s how scent can help across different disabilities: Cognitive Disabilities (Dementia, Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome) For Autism & ADHD For Dementia & Alzheimer’s Physical Disabilities & Chronic Pain Conditions (Fibromyalgia, Paralysis,… Read More How Scent can Benefit People With Disabilities

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Why Were Embroidered and Scented Gloves Made?

Handsome embroidered, scented gloves were fashionable in the late-1500s and early-1600s Fashion and Status During his period, gloves were more than just a protective garment for the hands; they were symbols of wealth, power, and refinement. The nobility and upper classes often wore gloves adorned with intricate embroidery, made from fine leather, silk, or velvet,… Read More Why Were Embroidered and Scented Gloves Made?

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Exploring the Role of Smart Textiles in Empowering Mental Health and Creativity

“Participants in the study said that by taking part in smart textiles workshops, they experienced better concentration.”© Nottingham Trent University Fig 1: Dr Kettley and her research team at NTU, as featured in an article on the Innovation in Textiles website.Image © Innovation in Textiles. Smart textiles are beginning to revolutionise how we interact with… Read More Exploring the Role of Smart Textiles in Empowering Mental Health and Creativity

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Queer Textiles: A Tapestry of Identity, Resistance, and Celebration

Why I Use the Word “Queer” in This Post I want to take a moment to explain why I’m using the word queer in this post and acknowledge the complexities and sensitivities surrounding it. My goal is to communicate with care, celebrate identity, and foster inclusivity—not to cause offense. The term queer has a complex… Read More Queer Textiles: A Tapestry of Identity, Resistance, and Celebration

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Learning from Mistakes: My Journey with Yarn Selection and Therapeutic Textiles

When embarking on a new creative project, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement and make impulsive decisions. Recently, I experienced this first-hand whilst sourcing yarn for a product I hope to create using therapeutic textiles. This endeavour, which combines my love for organic and traceable materials, has been a valuable learning experience—both… Read More Learning from Mistakes: My Journey with Yarn Selection and Therapeutic Textiles

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Aromatherapy for People with Disabilities: Enhancing Well-Being Through Scent

Aromatherapy, the therapeutic use of essential oils derived from plants, has been valued for its ability to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being. This article explores how aromatherapy can offer unique benefits and help support people with various disabilities, by supporting physical comfort, emotional balance, and sensory stimulation. While aromatherapy is not a… Read More Aromatherapy for People with Disabilities: Enhancing Well-Being Through Scent

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Investigating Emotional Language Imagery in Popular Music for Textile Print Design Inspiration

I found an interesting article about a study exploring the power of emotional language imagery that is derived from popular music genres which is a source of inspiration for creating innovative textile prints. By employing auditory and synaesthetic imagery, the study seeks to uncover how different genres evoke emotional responses and how these responses can… Read More Investigating Emotional Language Imagery in Popular Music for Textile Print Design Inspiration

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A Study on the Emotional Language Imagery according to Popular Music Genres for Development of Textile Print Design Ideas

This study is an interesting look at how textile print can be influenced by Synesthesia. I have used the text from the study (see below) and I have written this document verbatim. This is because I wanted to show how intrinsic the wording is in terms of academic writing. I need to bring this into… Read More A Study on the Emotional Language Imagery according to Popular Music Genres for Development of Textile Print Design Ideas

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Yorkshire’s Next Generation of Textile Brilliance – the story of the Temple Weave

Jon Howe: Original Author of this article. A Leeds-based freelance writer and author. FULL PROFILE We can look back through history, and peel away the layers of time where everything is revealed. Except that the full harvest of some of the rudimentary practices from our industrial evolution aren’t always immediately evident to the 21st century… Read More Yorkshire’s Next Generation of Textile Brilliance – the story of the Temple Weave

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Welsh Blankets

I thought it was about time I added a post as it has been far too long! Recently whilst browsing the internet I found the wonderful Welsh Blanket. These blankets have a long history and are gorgeous woven blankets. Unfortunately I can’t afford to purchase one of my own but I thought I would get… Read More Welsh Blankets

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