Posts Tagged: fabrics
Sophie Tauber-Arp
‘The intrinsic decorative urge should not be eradicated, it is one of humankind’s deep-rooted, primordial urges.’
Sophie Tauber-Arp
‘The intrinsic decorative urge should not be eradicated, it is one of humankind’s deep-rooted, primordial urges.’
Eveline Syme
Modernist Eveline Syme also attended the George Bell school in Toorak, Melbourne.
Eveline Syme
Modernist Eveline Syme also attended the George Bell school in Toorak, Melbourne.
Wool in Peking
Vogue Australia was one of the first fashion magazines given permission to shoot in Peking. It was 1981.
Wool in Peking
Vogue Australia was one of the first fashion magazines given permission to shoot in Peking. It was 1981.
Talbot’s Sheep
Imagine the brief from the Australian Wool Board. Women and Sheep.
Rene Cup Covers for The Australian Women’s Weekly
Not a horse in sight for these Melbourne Cup Women’s Weekly covers.
Rene Cup Covers for The Australian Women’s Weekly
Not a horse in sight for these Melbourne Cup Women’s Weekly covers.
Canvassing Portraits
Oh the great Spring Racing Carnival lovingly captured by visiting artist Carl Kahler.
Canvassing Portraits
Oh the great Spring Racing Carnival lovingly captured by visiting artist Carl Kahler.
Here They Come by G.R. Ashton
The brother of painter Julian Ashton, George Rossi Ashton, came to live in Australia for 14 years or so and captured beautifully the characters of the time.
Here They Come by G.R. Ashton
The brother of painter Julian Ashton, George Rossi Ashton, came to live in Australia for 14 years or so and captured beautifully the characters of the time.
Gayety at Flemingtoniana
Australian Town and Country Journal sent journalist Sleipner to report on the 1882 Cup Day.
Gayety at Flemingtoniana
Australian Town and Country Journal sent journalist Sleipner to report on the 1882 Cup Day.
Vionnet Fabric Sculptures
Madeleine Vionnet revolutionized (a strong word I know) garment making by introducing the bias cut.
Vionnet Fabric Sculptures
Madeleine Vionnet revolutionized (a strong word I know) garment making by introducing the bias cut.
Dior’s Fussy Lace
Christian Dior started off life running a small Daddy financed art gallery.
Dior’s Fussy Lace
Christian Dior started off life running a small Daddy financed art gallery.
Hermès’ Homage to Albers
When Hermès made its first silk square in 1937 Josef Albers hadn’t yet painted a square.
Hermès’ Homage to Albers
When Hermès made its first silk square in 1937 Josef Albers hadn’t yet painted a square.
Albers’ Woven Together
Josef and Anni Albers were together, a couple, living collaboratively.
Albers’ Woven Together
Josef and Anni Albers were together, a couple, living collaboratively.
Jewellery Portraits
I saw this portrait of Eszter Harazty and wondered who had taken the photo.
Jewellery Portraits
I saw this portrait of Eszter Harazty and wondered who had taken the photo.
Anni Albers and Portraiture
Portraiture kept popping up for me this week.
Loopy Things
In the Knoll Textiles book I was also drawn to the work of Viennese born Gretl and Leo Wollner.
Loopy Things
In the Knoll Textiles book I was also drawn to the work of Viennese born Gretl and Leo Wollner.
Eszter Haraszty and Knoll
When I was writing about Ludwig Becker’s Fata Morgana a couple of weeks ago I had to look up the meaning. The expression has popped up again. The name of one of Eszter Haraszty’s textiles for Knoll Textiles. La Fata Morgana is
Eszter Haraszty and Knoll
When I was writing about Ludwig Becker’s Fata Morgana a couple of weeks ago I had to look up the meaning. The expression has popped up again. The name of one of Eszter Haraszty’s textiles for Knoll Textiles. La Fata Morgana is
Angelo Testa and Knoll
Another stand out for me in the Knoll Textiles’ catalogue is the work of Angelo Testa.
Angelo Testa and Knoll
Another stand out for me in the Knoll Textiles’ catalogue is the work of Angelo Testa.
Herbert Matter and Knoll
I’ve been looking at the encyclopedic exhibition catalogue of Knoll Textiles for a couple of weeks now.
Herbert Matter and Knoll
I’ve been looking at the encyclopedic exhibition catalogue of Knoll Textiles for a couple of weeks now.
Hound’s Tooth and Cock’s Foot
Like paisley the old hound’s tooth is a classic.
Perfect Paisley
Raf Simons has created for Jil Sander an elegantly restrained collection.
Scarf Wear
The latest and last D&G runway show was an homage to the square scarf.
Technical Textiles of Reiko Sudo
Another textile artist featured in the Museum of Modern Art, New York, is Reiko Sudo.
Technical Textiles of Reiko Sudo
Another textile artist featured in the Museum of Modern Art, New York, is Reiko Sudo.
Issey Miyaki
I’ve always been attracted to this sculptural image of Miyaki’s minaret dress.
Issey Miyaki
I’ve always been attracted to this sculptural image of Miyaki’s minaret dress.
Think indigo, think Japan
There’s an artist in Japan called Hiroyuki Shindo who is determined to keep the art of indigo dying alive.
Think indigo, think Japan
There’s an artist in Japan called Hiroyuki Shindo who is determined to keep the art of indigo dying alive.
Yohji Yamamoto
‘Fabric is everything. Often I tell my pattern makers, just listen to the material. What is it going to say? Just wait. Probably the material will teach you something.’
Yohji Yamamoto
‘Fabric is everything. Often I tell my pattern makers, just listen to the material. What is it going to say? Just wait. Probably the material will teach you something.’
Kamiko Kimono and Junya Watanabe
There is a beautiful kimono on display at the National Gallery of Victoria here in Melbourne.
Kamiko Kimono and Junya Watanabe
There is a beautiful kimono on display at the National Gallery of Victoria here in Melbourne.
Japanese Stripes
The woven stripe has a long history in Japan and this history was passed on from generation to generation.
Japanese Stripes
The woven stripe has a long history in Japan and this history was passed on from generation to generation.
Textiles of Vienna
There are some interesting fabric pieces to see at the National Gallery of Victoria Vienna Art and Design exhibition, although I could have done with more of Josef Hoffman’s Wiener Werkstätte textile designs.
Textiles of Vienna
There are some interesting fabric pieces to see at the National Gallery of Victoria Vienna Art and Design exhibition, although I could have done with more of Josef Hoffman’s Wiener Werkstätte textile designs.
Paul Nash Fabrics
Englishman Paul Nash made this piece of fabric for the Old Bleach Linen Company in Northern Ireland.
Paul Nash Fabrics
Englishman Paul Nash made this piece of fabric for the Old Bleach Linen Company in Northern Ireland.
Lapis Lazuli and Textiles
Heard Professor Marie O’Mahony on the old radio the other day talking about textile companies using gemstones in fabrics.
Lapis Lazuli and Textiles
Heard Professor Marie O’Mahony on the old radio the other day talking about textile companies using gemstones in fabrics.
Teresa Liano, Longchamp and Anya Hindmarch
I love the way Teresa Liano attached the metal chain from her Anya Hindmarch bag to her Longchamp pouch.
Teresa Liano, Longchamp and Anya Hindmarch
I love the way Teresa Liano attached the metal chain from her Anya Hindmarch bag to her Longchamp pouch.
