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Woman spinning / a relief from Susa / 8th-7th century BCE

The production of textiles has always been complex. Fibers, gathered from plants or animals, should be cleaned, combed and sorted. Only t...
The japanese pattern Asa-no-ha

Asa-no-ha is a composite word, constructed from the words Asa=hemp , No=of and Ha=leaf . So literally, the word Asa-No-Ha means hemp ...
Embroidered leather bags by Dior

One of the most timeless Dior bags is definitely "Lady Dior" bag. The iconic bag was created in 1994 in the Dior workshops. ...
Sashiko tutorial 02: Asa-No-Ha

Asa-No-Ha is a design based on a grid of squares with vertical and oblique lines. The oblique lines are stitched one square down two s...
Designing an asymmetrical repeating pattern

Patterns most of the time are strictly symmetrical. You can however, design patterns that look asymmetrical and chaotic.
Rubber banded brayer technique

Use a brayer and a couple of rubber bands, to create a unique painted pattern onto the fabric. The process, no matter how many times you ...
Crackle on fabric with flour paste resist

One method to create crackle or marble texture on fabric is by using a resist that crackles when dry. In this project, it will be used th...