Long caught in the liminal space between craft and something more prestigious, works of thread and fabric are reaching newfound institutional recognition.
Tag: Textiles
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The Threads of Identity in Palestinian Embroidery
Traditional Palestinian embroidery is on UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage. Now there is a push to revive interest in the craft among younger generations.
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Inside the Factory Where Buck Mason Makes T-Shirts
The founders of Buck Mason think it can — and they bought a sewing factory and a cloth mill in Pennsylvania hoping to prove it.
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Ancient Art or Fashion Forward? Both, Says a Top Batik Designer
Josephine Komara has redefined a cultural expression that was intricate and lovely but so locked in tradition it bordered on staid. “Tradition is the way we are,” she says. “Modern is the way we think.”
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Rahul Mishra and Luxury South Asian Wedding Wear
On July 3, the designer is making another appearance at Paris Haute Couture Week. South Asian wedding wear helps keep his business of “mindful luxury” thriving.