Tag: Textiles
How Textiles Weave Together the Cycle of Life
CHICAGO — As I ponder what to wear this morning or whether the bedsheets are fresh, I am…
Nordic Knots, Fashion’s Favorite Rug Brand, Launches a Complete Collection of Textiles For the Home
Liza Laserow Berglund: A Passionate Journey into Textiles with Nordic Knots Liza Laserow Berglund, a self-proclaimed material enthusiast,…
Site-Specific Textiles by Rachel B. Hayes Radiate Within Vast Landscapes and Sunlit Interiors — Colossal
Rachel B. Hayes is a talented artist based in Tulsa, known for her vibrant and translucent fabric installations…
From Velvet and Vintage Textiles, Larysa Bernhardt Embroiders Otherworldly Moths — Colossal
Moths and butterflies have long been the subject of mythology and folklore, with complex and sometimes contradictory symbolism.…
Faith XLVII Sews Textiles Made from World Maps and Currency to Explore the ‘Veins of the World’ — Colossal
Faith XLVII, a South African artist, explores the intersection of cartography, money, and national symbols in her ongoing…
Unraveling the Imperial Impulses of Chinese Textiles
The intricate relationship between European textiles and Chinese imperial power is a fascinating topic that sheds light on…
Architectural Textiles by Sarah Zapata Explore Material Culture and Intersecting Identities — Colossal
Sarah Zapata is an artist whose sculptures emerge as vibrant patchworks of woven patterns and fuzzy fiber ends.…
Home washing machines fail to remove important pathogens from textiles
The spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals may be exacerbated by health care workers who launder their uniforms…
In Vivid Reliquaries, Stan Squirewell Layers Anonymous Portraits and Patterned Textiles — Colossal
Stan Squirewell is a contemporary artist known for his intricate and intimate mixed-media collages that bring to light…
Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders’ Hand-Tufted Textiles — Colossal
Simone Elizabeth Saunders is an artist who delves deep into the exploration of Black identity through her vibrant…
GAO Offers a Path To a National Textiles Strategy
The United States is currently facing a significant textile waste crisis, largely driven by the fast fashion industry's…
Best of Earth911 Podcast: Keel Labs’ Tessa Gallagher Introduces Kelsun Kelp-Based Textiles
The fashion industry is notorious for its detrimental impact on the environment, contributing to as much as 10%…