Articles that relate to textile design.
Shibori is a Japanese resist dyeing technique emphasising a dialogue between fabric and intention, dating back over 1,300 years. Historically linked to kimono making, it transforms textiles through methods like tie-dye and binding. Shibori embodies wabi-sabi values, promoting sustainability and contemporary artistic revival while fostering a mindful approach to design.… Read More Shibori: The Language of Folded Cloth
See image credits (below) In an age of fast fashion and disposable goods, slow stitching offers an antidote—a practice rooted in care, patience, and sustainability. At its heart, slow stitching is more than just thread on fabric; it’s about valuing time, honouring materials, and creating something that carries meaning beyond its stitches. What Is Slow… Read More slow stitching: sustainability through needle & thread
When we think of haute couture, we often picture glamorous runways and lavish gowns — but few designers capture true storytelling through fabric quite like Sylvie Facon. A visionary French creator and fashion designer, Sylvie Facon doesn’t just sew dresses — she builds entire worlds out of textiles she often crafts herself. Every gown she… Read More Sylvie Facon: The Dream Weaver of Couture Fantasy
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
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
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
Rachel Bakewell 