Category Archives: Textile

Rowland Ricketts

September 2, 2014 12:02 AM \

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Textile artist Rowland Ricketts starts with a handful of indigo seeds and uses traditional dyeing methods to create art installations and home accessories. The ones shown above are runners and noren (fabric dividers) partitions. The artist together with his wife, Chinami Ricketts, created Ricketts Indigo. He says on his site statement:

“I find great value in this connection indigo provides to a greater human tradition. Of equal value to me is the time and energy I invest in the farming, processing, and fermenting of this dye. As a dyer I strive to transfigure all the energy of human endeavor expended on this dye so that its vitality lends its life to and lives on in the dyed cloth.”

Images: Courtesy of Ricketts Indigo.

 

Posted in: Handcrafted, Home Accessories, Japan, Textile

Kick FLAG

August 27, 2014 12:02 AM \

Kick-FlagAdmiring these color blocked bags sold under the Japanese brand name, Kick FLAG. The handmade bags and small cases were designed and produced by Yukiko Takahashi. Applauding her use of colors, fabrics and textures to form these simple geometric shapes. You can follow her here on Tumblr and also here on Twitter.

Images: Courtesy of Kick FLAG.

 

Posted in: Accoutrements, Handcrafted, Japan, Sewing, Textile

Elizabeth Cook

July 30, 2014 12:02 AM \

ElizabethCookLove the simplicity of these home furnishings created by UK-based textile artist, Elizabeth Cook. Each item is made from felted, recycled wool and reclaimed fabrics embellished by both machine and hand stitched techniques. She says this of her work:

“Ideas for my work come from observations of the natural world – leaves, pebbles and weathered objects and my interest in pre and post war British artists and designers. Inspiration stems from my sketchbooks as well as my ever-growing collection of found objects.”

Images: Courtesy of Elizabeth Cook.

 

Posted in: Handcrafted, Home Accessories, Sewing, Textile
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