Tag: tapestry
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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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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 It was originally made using silk for rich dress making fabric, as in this bustle dress from 1880’s. The Jacquard loom was introduced in 1804 , using a series of punched cards it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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What People Make with Vintage Fabric – Tim Zercie Tapestries
Artist Tim Zercie is producing some amazing works of art using vintage fabric in his tapestries. Born in the USA he is at present living and working in London and has exhibited in both America and the UK. Check out his website to see more of his work. Tim Zercie ‘A family…
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