Weaving - Contemporary Makers on the Loom
Author(s): Katie Treggiden
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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
Product Information
General Fields
- :
- : Thames & Hudson, Limited
- : Thames & Hudson Ltd
- : 1.104
- : September 2018
- : 2.4 Centimeters X 22 Centimeters X 27.4 Centimeters
- : December 2018
- : books
Special Fields
- : 224
- : Hardback
- : Katie Treggiden