Author(s): Katie Treggiden

Craft Collecting Hobbies

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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