TEXTILES IN THE RENAISSANCE: Highlighting the origins of textile design and patterns from the Renaissance, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will present “Fashion and Virtue: Textile Patterns and the ...

Medieval textiles are scarce due to time, heavy reuse, and recycling, as items were repurposed until they disintegrated. Wall hangings, for instance, were cut for upholstery or other domestic uses.

Some European countries banned this fabric during the 17th and 18th centuries. However, thanks to trending nostalgia, it's ...

Fractal designs in textiles popularized through computer algorithms, combine mathematics & art to create intricate patterns. Pioneering designer Jhane Barnes used fractals in weaving, revolutionizing ...

Originally crafted from silk, brocade is a lustrous, high-quality woven fabric featuring intricate designs. Frequently used for upholstery and drapery, the luxurious textile is now made from a wide ...

Most designers work with lush jacquard fabrics at some point in their careers. Known for their durability, complex patterns, and ornate beauty, jacquards have remained popular since their invention in ...

Brinda Dudhat, the founder of Morii Design in India, creates modern motifs supported by age-old techniques. By Sarah Archer This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for ...

In the years after World War II, most of Europe was devastated, both physically and financially. From this drab reality, one country began producing bright, technicolor textiles, including a print ...

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Textiles span everything from design for fashion and interiors, to industrial products and gallery exhibitions. Learn to innovate in material, pattern and surface design, and consider environmental, ...