Tag: interiors
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The Art of John Piper in Fabric and Textiles.
John Piper (1903–1992) is one of the most significant British artists of the twentieth-century. An official war artist during the 2nd world war, he came to prominence soon after, known for paintings, tapestries and designing large scale glass windows, such as those in Liverpool and Coventry Cathedrals. The ‘rerados’ tapestry in Chichester Cathedral 1966 Many…
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Indian Influence in 1960’s Fabric Design
In the late 1960s and early 70s there was a great fascination for Eastern cultures. The Beatles especially were very interested in Indian music and were influential in spreading the word widely. Music, art and fabric designed for clothing and interiors all showed this trend. It was a fashionable, especially with the hippy movement to…
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Vintage Brocade Fabric & the Jacquard Loom
Brocade is a decorative woven fabric with a raised pattern made to mimic embroidery. It was originally made using silk for rich dress making fabric, as in this bustle dress from 1880’s. The Jacquard loom was introduced in 1804 , using a series of punched cards it made it easier to weave the complicated patterns…
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Toile de Jouy Fabric
Toile prints were originally produced in Ireland in the mid-18th Century and quickly became popular in Britain and France. The name Toile de Jouy originated in France in the late 18th century and means “cloth from Jouy”, a town near Paris. Christophe-Phillipe Oberkampf set up business in Jouy-en-Josas outside Paris in 1759, where he joined with engraver and designer…
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Artist Textiles.
The early 20th century saw the rise of artists having their designs printed on fabric to be used in the house or as pieces of clothing. This meant that their art was accessible to the masses rather than being owned by galleries or the very rich. After the war a movement called ‘a masterpiece in…
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What People Make with the Fabric I sell – Quilts & Tweed Hearts by Lorraine.
Over the last few years Lorraine has been buying mixed bundles of fabric from me, making unusual and interesting things with it. Here are some of the finished products which she makes and sells at her local craft fairs in the Cotswolds. Beautifully finished padded hearts often scented with rosewater made using different designs of tweed and liberty prints.…
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What People make with the Fabric I Sell – Jo’s Bold Dahlia Print Blind
Jo from Valhalla Interiors & Vintage bought this bold cotton interiors fabric from me recently to make a blind for her bathroom. Valhalla Interiors provide a traditional upholstery service making made to measure curtains, cushions and blinds as well as up-cycling painted furniture in unusual ways As well as their facebook page , they have a great pinterest page…
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