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We come into contact with textile art every day.
But it should come as no surprise that this field occupies these two categories.
And while this is still the case today, visionary creatives have helped the art continually reinvent itself.
Textile art from the India in late 18th to early 19th century. (Photo credit:Wikipedia)
History of Textile Art
Textile art from the India in late 18th to early 19th century.
These goods were made from animal skins, furs, leaves, and more.
As time wore on and the neolithic cultures settled, textiles become increasingly complex.
Weaving on a loom (Photo credit:54613 / Shutterstock)
Beyond that, though, humans also spun fibers to create strands of thread.
They were woven together and resemble more of what were used to today.
Creating clothing and other textiles was laboriouseverything had to be done by hand.
Crochet needle with stitches (Photo credit:Marie C Fields / Shutterstock)
This included gathering fibers from plants or animals and then twisting them to make them into yarn.
Depending on how wealthy someone was, they could get imported fabrics and colorful dyes.
The Silk Road trade routes brought Chinese silk to India, Africa, and Europe.
Photo:Pi Williams
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a turning point for textiles.
Modern Era
The rich history of textiles has laid the groundwork for contemporary creatives.
Weaving
Weaving on a loom (Photo credit:54613 / Shutterstock)
Weavingis one of the earliest techniques.
Photo:Joana Vasconcelos
Here, threads are laced together on a loom at intersecting angles to form cloth.
This is commonly seen in garments, but weavings can also be made into display artwork.
Often referred to as hoop art, the images mostly stay within the confines of the circular frame.
Ana Teresa Barboza is agreat exampleof this method of practice.
In her artwork, she creates landscapes that extend well beyond the hoop and flow toward the floor.
Knitting and Crocheting
Knittingandcrochetingare two other techniques for working with textiles.
Photo:Alexandra Kehayoglou
Joana Vasconcelos uses crochet tocloak animal statuesin colorful patterns.
Likewise, the artist Olek yarn bombs buildingsincludingcovering an entire homein bright pink crochet.
Gabriel Dawe is a fantastic example of this.
Photo:Yumi Okita
His site-specific installations use razor-thin strands of colorful thread that stretch across rooms.
The result brings shining rays ofrainbow light indoors.
Portuguese artistJoana Vasconcelos’newest artwork, named after the movement, celebrates the colorful aesthetic of the era.
Photo:Sergio Roger
HerFlower Powertextile art was created by wrapping a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar in a cottoncrochetpattern.
ArtistFaig Ahmedputs a contemporary spin on carpets by adding computer-style glitches to the otherwise traditional motifs.
Each functional work of art features hand-tufted woolen textures that represent her countrys grasslands and rivers.
Well, one artist is challenging our perception of ideal fine art with a series of plush sculptures.
Barcelona-based artistSergio Rogercreates unique textile art inspired by classical art and architecture.
Barbozas latest work continues topush the boundaries of embroideryby incorporating different disciplines, such as illustration and photography.
Through inspiration and determined hard work, Benning’s hobby soon developed into a full-time career.
Her acute focus on drawing and composition produces pieces that resemble full-fledged illustrations.
In this way, Benning’s aesthetic is instantly recognizable.
Photo:Sarah K. Benning
Her love ofbotany, interior design, and antique textiles all feature themselves in her miniature, hand-stitched paintings.
ArtistGabriel Daweuses thread to construct rainbow-like rays indoors.
His incrediblesite-specificPlexusinstallationssome in art galleries and others in places like airportsfeature a rainbow array of thread-spanning architectural elements.
Photo:Gabriel Dawe
The visually impactful pieces encourage us to be in the moment and to marvel at their glistening beauty.
Gabriel Dawe:Website|Instagram|Facebook
Textile Art in Modern Fashion
Textiles aren’t completely divorced from their roots.
Its humble beginnings continue to thrive in the fashion world.
Photo:Sylvie Facon
Sylvie Facon
Photo:Sylvie Facon
French designerSylvie Faconcreates custom-made dresses that are fit for a fairytale.
Her specialty practice involves embellishing delicate silk gowns with embroidery, beading, and even painting.
Both Viktor and Rolf unhooked their Baroque-style paintings from the wall and reshaped them onto their subjects.
Photo:The Red Dress
DesignersViktor & Rolftake this idea literally with dresses that resemble framed paintings.
Viktor & Rolf:Website
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AndSarah K. Benningdoesn’t keep her great patterns all to herself.
Photo:Viktor & Rolf
Once a month, she releases a new pattern for you to stitch on your own.
Crochet Crash Course: Fiesta Fringe Bag:Have some crafty fun when you fashion this fringy bag.
You’ll learn how to create the bag from start to finish.
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