Living for Dyeing – Dyeing Heroes and Heroines
This month I’m talking about the heroes and (usually) heroines of the dyeing world. First up is India Flint (@prophetofbloom) who strides the world
This month I’m talking about the heroes and (usually) heroines of the dyeing world. First up is India Flint (@prophetofbloom) who strides the world
I love live music. In the last few months I’ve been lucky enough to see The Hollywood Vampires and the Foo Fighters live, and I
Ever since I started using natural dyes I’ve been intrigued by descriptions of dyeing silk to make ‘red tape’. There was the whole fascination of
This is the third post in a series inspired by the Black Panther movie. Costume design plays an integral part in this movie’s success. Designer
It has been a while since I’ve showcased fan art here on the blog. After all of the exciting announcements from last weekend’s E3, I
Dyeing isn’t the only thing I do but I find I’m doing it a lot! Spare ten minutes – get the dye pot on. Lately
Meet artist Marijke Van Welzen. She is a textile artist, specialising in making wearable art with a story to tell. Often they are quilt based…..
Andie van der Walt explores the textile tradition of the Zulu Kingdom, in particular the Isicholo headdress. It’s another Textile Encounter at Mr X Stitch!
It’s like Christmas for hat-lovers! Wedged between the Kentucky Derby and Royal Ascot, we have two other hat celebrations: The Met Gala and the Royal
We have featured Sara Impey’s work in the past, but lets have a look at her current work….. Her background is really interesting, she was
Basotho blankets are warm, colourful woollen blankets worn by the people of the mountainous country of Lesotho. The vibrant designs of these blankets, also called Seana Merana, represent fertility, fortune and family.
I feel a bit directionless at the moment — both in terms of my millinery work, and in terms of this column. So, it’s the