Posts Tagged ‘textiles’
A stitch in time: Reviving Scotland’s historic fabrics with Sophie Younger
From teenage dress-making to preserving and reviving some of Scotland’s most historic fabrics, Sophie Younger has always been passionate about needlecraft. Brought up near Stratford, Sophie describes convent-school classes in knitting, embroidery and dress-making as the first of two ‘apprenticeships’ that initiated her love of needlecraft. ‘I was allowed to take over the dining table…
Read MoreStitched in time: 200 years of Scotland’s treasured textiles go on display at Dovecot Studios
Treasured Scottish textiles, many of which have never been on display before, will be at the centre of an exhibition at Dovecot Studios this year. An extraordinary collection of textiles held by the National Trust for Scotland spanning 200 years will come together for the exhibition, Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art. After two years of painstaking…
Read MoreHow Mary, Queen of Scots, used fabrics in policitcs
Reading Embroidering Her Truth really was a pleasant surprise. In an age when textiles expressed power, Mary, Queen of Scots exploited their symbolism artfully. The most famous example was wearing red – the martyr’s colour – at her execution, but Hunter outlines the many subtle and not-so-subtle ways in which Mary used fabrics to her…
Read MoreDelving into Scotland’s proud history of textiles
Warm Covers sees Janet Rae delve into the story of Scotland’s once thriving textile industry, when the production of cotton and wool were at the forefront. Exploring the multiple themes such as the effect of dyes and the progression of needlework education, Warm Covers also comments on various individuals who significantly contributed to the advancement…
Read MoreScottish fashion labels unite for stylish release
Two Scottish fashion companies have joined forced to release a limited-edition bomber jacket. The garmet has been created by luxury indie menswear brand FIDIR in partnership with the iconic raincoat label Hancock. The FIDIR X Hancock bomber jacket is sure to become a style staple for the modern gentleman as the weather turns cooler. Beautifully…
Read MoreFinal push for ponchos will bring work to Hawick
A Kickstarter campaign to bring a quality new product to the Scottish Borders has reached its funding goal. Edinburgh-based Sarah Clyde, the founder of le tee Paris, launched a Kickstarter campaign earlier this month, in a bid to create her new range of ponchos, to be made in the Hawick. She had a funding target…
Read MoreScottish fashion fundraiser needs a final push
A Scottish clothing brand is closing in on its target to bring some fashion style to the nation’s streets. Sarah Clyde is the founder of le tee Paris, and has launched a Kickstarter campaign to create her new range of ponchos, to be made in the Hawick, and needs £8000. At present, £5500 has been…
Read MoreHenriette Stoehr to exhibit at The Open Eye Gallery from 10-27th March
The Open Eye Gallery wil hold their first ever textiles exhibition this March. Henriette Stoehr is an artist based in East Lothian making handmade scarves with felt and silk as her primary materials. Stoehr studied at Edinburgh College of Art and has developed her technique over years of working with silk and…
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