Within the intricate colours, patterns, fabrics, and stitching, there is a relief for thousands of patients who turn to textile art to heal from emotional pain or debilitating illness. Making textile art helps patients to release deep and troublesome feelings through art, which they may not express verbally. More than 30 studies have shown that […]

Textiles have been around for as long as a civilisation can be traced. The fact that many of them are naturally occurring means that they were sitting there all along, waiting to be discovered. Textiles have retained their basic form, with few modifications happening along the way as artificial fibres came to being. Definition Art […]

Historically, textile fabrication has been part of people’s lives, providing them with protection, costuming, comfort, decoration and even shelter. In an era where rapid production, consumption and isolation are the order of the day, many contemporary textile artists tend to veer towards manual practices, which calls for patience. Whether these artists are creating their own […]

In recent years, knitting and crocheting artists are using the medium to define social and political views, showcase popular trends, and express creat

The practice of integrating multiple textiles into artistic pieces is resurfacing. Using varying textile designs to express themes, artists throughout

Using art as a means of creative expression, several contemporary artists are breaking down barriers by melding new ideas with traditional embroidery