Links - Cultural Enrichment
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Some fascinating links about fiber arts in other cultures are listed below. A must see!
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Outstanding Exhibits on the Art of Weaving and Textiles - Dandelion Chandelier
Earlier this year, the Met Breuer hosted a retrospective of the Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee. Tate Modern featured Bauhaus trained textile artist Anni Albes.. On top of that, at last week’s Frieze London there was a dedicated section called “Woven.” At the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair that ran concurrently, there was a section entitled “Thread.”
Factory Tour - Thomas Fergusons Irish Linen: Finest Linen, Plain, Natural, Table, Bed Linen, Glass Cloths, Tea Towels, Tablecloths & Napkins
The Linen Homelands. Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen is located in Banbridge, County Down, at the heart of what is known as The Linen Homelands. The four historic towns of Banbridge, Lisburn, Lurgan and Portadown are located in three counties (Down, Antrim, Armagh), but the common thread of linen binds them together.
www.fergusonsirishlinen.com
Earlier this year, the Met Breuer hosted a retrospective of the Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee. Tate Modern featured Bauhaus trained textile artist Anni Albes.. On top of that, at last week’s Frieze London there was a dedicated section called “Woven.” At the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair that ran concurrently, there was a section entitled “Thread.”
Factory Tour - Thomas Fergusons Irish Linen: Finest Linen, Plain, Natural, Table, Bed Linen, Glass Cloths, Tea Towels, Tablecloths & Napkins
The Linen Homelands. Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen is located in Banbridge, County Down, at the heart of what is known as The Linen Homelands. The four historic towns of Banbridge, Lisburn, Lurgan and Portadown are located in three counties (Down, Antrim, Armagh), but the common thread of linen binds them together.
www.fergusonsirishlinen.com
How to Make a Varanasi Brocade - Dastkari Haat Samiti — Google Arts & Culture
Varanasi is well known for its different styles of weaving, created to obtain patterns termed as brocade. Every step of the process of creating a Varanasi
Weaving the Landscape | Galería La Cometa | Artsy
In Latin America and in Colombia in particular, there is an important textile tradition that has passed from generation to generation and that has been one of the most important inheritances of our pre-Columbian cultures.
Finnish Textile Exhibits in MN
Since FInnfest is in MN this summer, there are several related textile exhibits in Minneapolis. American Swedish Institute: "The Living Tradition of Ryijy: Finnish Rugs and Their Makers." Minnesota Textile Center: "Dreams & Memories: Contemporary Tapestries by Aino Kajaniemi" and "Warming the Room: Finnish-American Rug Weaving." The music is
Pattern singing in Iran - YouTube
and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Varanasi is well known for its different styles of weaving, created to obtain patterns termed as brocade. Every step of the process of creating a Varanasi
Weaving the Landscape | Galería La Cometa | Artsy
In Latin America and in Colombia in particular, there is an important textile tradition that has passed from generation to generation and that has been one of the most important inheritances of our pre-Columbian cultures.
Finnish Textile Exhibits in MN
Since FInnfest is in MN this summer, there are several related textile exhibits in Minneapolis. American Swedish Institute: "The Living Tradition of Ryijy: Finnish Rugs and Their Makers." Minnesota Textile Center: "Dreams & Memories: Contemporary Tapestries by Aino Kajaniemi" and "Warming the Room: Finnish-American Rug Weaving." The music is
Pattern singing in Iran - YouTube
and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
See a virtual tour of “A World of Looms”. As you enter the link below, you will be able to virtually walk around the display, zoom into the details of the looms and find information and images of demonstrations. http://www.museum24h.com/360/shenjimiaosuan/shenjimiaosuan.html?startscene=14
Enjoy this view into a textile factory:
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/christopher-payne-textile-photo
The last velvet merchant in Venice
http://www.bbc.com/travel/gallery/20181113-the-last-velvet-merchant-of-venice
When Venetian Luxury ruled the world of fashion:
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20171130-venetian-luxury-once-ruled-the-world-of-fashion
You can make a loom with paper:
https://youtu.be/oS9rKmxrLs0
Enjoy this view into a textile factory:
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/christopher-payne-textile-photo
The last velvet merchant in Venice
http://www.bbc.com/travel/gallery/20181113-the-last-velvet-merchant-of-venice
When Venetian Luxury ruled the world of fashion:
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20171130-venetian-luxury-once-ruled-the-world-of-fashion
You can make a loom with paper:
https://youtu.be/oS9rKmxrLs0