The Silk Touch: Embroidery in China
The roots of embroidery are often traced back to ancient China. It was the Chinese who first began cultivating and producing silk, a magical substance that could be woven into the softest fabrics, or...
View ArticleNational Treasure: Embroidery in Russia
Russia, as we now know it, has a long and complex history of embroidery, one going back many hundreds of years. From the gold thread vestments of medieval clergy to the colourful and intricately...
View ArticleDeep Roots: Embroidery in the United States
The journey of embroidery in the United States is long and complex, with many twists and turns along the way. It begins with the ancient cultures of Native America, and travels through the 17th century...
View ArticleIndulgent and Ornate: Embroidery in India
The art of adorning clothing with embroidery has been an Indian tradition for more than 5,000 years. Its history is deeply embedded into the history of Indian culture, religion and daily life, and it...
View ArticleFinery and Lace: Embroidery in Europe
From Viking Age clothing to Catholic vestments and prestigious royal gowns, European embroidery has a rich history that is closely intertwined with our cultural past. Europe was also a site for...
View ArticleLiving Warmth: Embroidery in South America
Embroidery is deeply entrenched in South American history, spanning from ancient times all the way up to the present day. Its history is fascinatingly diverse, demonstrating the great skill and...
View ArticlePixels and Thread: Diane Meyer’s Embroidery
It’s a familiar scene; family members crowd expectantly around the dining table watching as a birthday cake is cut into slices. But this is no ordinary, nostalgic snapshot – instead, faces are...
View ArticleDrawing With Thread: Michael Raedecker’s Contemporary Embroidery
Dutch artist Michael Raedecker’s stylish contemporary art is a blend of mediums, merging painting on canvas with intricate areas of embroidery. His artworks have an eerie, haunting quality, combining...
View ArticleIt takes a village: embroidering the Wikipedia page on Magna Carta
What do the Royal School of Needlework, Julian Assange and Philip Pullman have in common? They all stitched parts of the 13-meter-long Magna Carta (An Embroidery) by British artist Cornelia Parker....
View ArticleMend and Make Do: Bode’s Sustainable Fashion
American quilts, Japanese kimonos, French linen and African strip-weave: these are just a handful of the vintage sourced fabrics that are gathered and upcycled by menswear designer Emily Adams Bode for...
View ArticleMaking Space: Do Ho Suh’s Contemporary Sewing and Embroidery
Light, airy and weightless, Korean-born contemporary artist Do Ho Suh’s ephemeral architectural constructs are made from great swathes of sheer fabric and thread. He reconstructs the many different...
View ArticleThe Incredible Art of Transformation in Nick Cave’s Soundsuits
American fashion designer, textile, and performance artist Nick Cave has an uncanny ability to weave ordinary detritus, from sticks to stuffed-sock monkey dolls, crocheted doilies, repurposed sweaters,...
View ArticleWeaving Stories: An Interview with Textile Artist Ekta Kaul
Award-winning textile artist Ekta Kaul has a deep-rooted connection to her Indian heritage, which she brings to her London-based practice today. In her hands, India’s Kantha stitching is a deeply...
View ArticleStitching in Time: Richard McVetis’s Textile Art
London-based, contemporary textile artist Richard McVetis makes intricate, minimalist objects that take hours of dedication and patience. His works of art, which range from wall hangings to sculptural...
View ArticleWoven Stories: The Rich Tapestries of Pascal Monteil
Pascal Monteil’s rich, vibrant tapestries are rich with references to stories from all around the world, featuring mystical, fictional characters in colourful, intricately adorned clothes, or taking...
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