When President Macron of France offered to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain it reminded me of the 19th century embroiderers of Leek, Staffordshire who embroidered a complete facsimile of the tapestry. Strictly speaking both the original and the copy are embroideries and not tapestries; coloured wools stitched onto linen.…
Textile Arts Center – Artists In Residence Call for Applications
The Textile Arts Center’s Artist in Residence (TAC AIR) program equips emerging artists and designers with the resources and skills to better articulate their practices and contribute to their communities through a combination of studio access, rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, critical dialogue, and mentorship. The culminating group exhibition showcases and promotes…
Book Review – Shibori for Textile Artists
Introduction Shibori for Textile Artists by Janice Gunner (published by Batsford) Shibori is one of the techniques often associated with Japan, Africa, India and South America. It is found in fashion, adorning many a dress or tunic. How can we make our own version? This book promises to cover a…