The forgotten vocation of pattern design September 9, 2020December 17, 2020 Pattern design once was a well-respected vocation within the textile sector. The pattern designer or ‘dessinateur’ was the first craftsman involved in [...]
The story of Jacquard weaving April 2, 2020August 6, 2020 Have you ever wondered how the pattern in splendid silk fabrics is created? Or asked yourself how many steps are involved in [...]
Virtual reenactment of loom weaving March 4, 2020May 6, 2020 As a way to represent and preserve Heritage Crafts in the context of Mingei, Virtual Humans are used to reenact and recreate [...]
Silk: The dream fabric December 3, 2019March 4, 2020 Pure silk, one of the oldest known natural fibres, is still highly fashionable even after thousands of years. This beautiful and elegant [...]
“Tradition Meets Trend” at the Silk Museum October 30, 2019January 28, 2020 Chinese silk has a history of five thousand years. The unique techniques used, the vivid colours and its fascinating history have all [...]