EAN: 9789491819896

WEAVING CONTEMPORARY MAKERS ON THE LOOM - KATIE...

Celebrates the revival of weaving with works by influential and contemporary weavers from
around the world - An inspiring book for lovers of textiles  interiors and design. Weaving is a
centuries-old craft with a fascinating history  and one that continues to evolve. It is being
revitalized today by designers  artists and modern craftspeople all over the world: from
wall-hangings and carpets to art installations and technological tours-de-force. Weaving ¿
Contemporary Makers on the Loom presents a survey of this vibrant revival  with profiles of
over twenty contemporary weavers: Alexandra Kehayoglou  for example  designs breath-taking
natural landscapes (for the likes of Dries van Noten)  while Daniel Harris makes textiles for
famous clothing brands using nineteenth century looms. Brent Wadden weaves beautiful 
museum-standard fabrics. The book includes beautiful images of their studios  work and
inspiration. Author Katie Treggiden¿s essays explore the craft¿s relationship with themes such
as emancipation  migration and new technologies. The Bauhaus weaver Anni Albers is also
discussed at length and this is a reference for everyone involved in textiles today. Weavers
included Alexandra Kehayoglou Allyson Rousseau Brent Wadden Christy Matson Daniel Harris Dee
Clements Dienke Dekker Eleanor Pritchard Erin M. Riley Genevieve Griffiths Hermine Van Dijck
Hiroko Takeda Ilse Acke Jen Keane Judit Just Karin Carlander Kayla Mattes Lauren Chang Rachel
Scott Rachel Snack Swati Maskeri Tanya Aguiniga

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