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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

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Nærvera © Ýrúrarí aka Ýr Jóhannsdóttir We chat with the brilliant Icelandic artist about sustainability, textile techniques and handing out wool pizzas to the public. I’ve been studying textiles since I was nine," she explains. Normally when our clothes get tired, we just give them to a charity shop or dump them in the recycling.

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Textile artist Anya Paintsil incorporates humour, hair and folklore to tell stories of her dual heritage

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In fact, textiles and afro hairstyling, she says, are both traditionally associated with "femininity, domesticity, decoration and vanity" – "because of this, they have unfortunately been both devalued". "I I view it inherently as an art practice requiring immense skill, creativity and intense labour.". Bolognese © Anya Paintsil.

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Christopher Farr Merges Illustration With Textiles for The Elder Statesman

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Chait and Farr found common ground through their brands’ shared dedication to curating extraordinary textiles with premium natural fibers. At that price, we wouldn’t dare set foot on it, but rather showcase the piece hung proudly for what it is – a work of art within a work of artisanal craft.

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The Glyph Collection Is a Typographic Textile Masterpiece

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Six unique textile patterns were created based off of the pound sign, tilde, parentheses, a lowercase i, and an x. Each has a strong personality on its own, and can either work individually or be paired with other textiles in the same color palette.

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New Amazon Office Unveils Colossal Handwoven Textiles From Local NYC Artists

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The brand commissioned art consulting firm IndieWalls and two talented local textile artisans – William Storms and Brit Kleinman – to create larger-than-life art installations that would become focal pieces within the refreshed space. Textiles by nature happen in the singular; one knot, stitch, or pick at a time,” Storms said.

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Camille Walala + ambar Turn Cityscapes Into Knitted Textiles

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Multidisciplinary artist Camille Walala and London-based textile development studio ambar prove that you can. The Walala + ambar collection of knitted textiles for the table and home include: pillows, floor cushions, placemats, table runners, and merino throws that pack a punch in pattern and color.

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British fashion photographer Rankin partners on charity campaign to end global acid violence

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And availability of acid originally intended for use in industry, particularly textiles, is a proven factor in regions having higher than average numbers of incidents. Research shows that incidents often occur in districts and provinces with a large textile production base, such as the 'Cotton Belt' in southern Punjab, Pakistan.

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