Near the beginning of “Anni Albers: In Thread and On Paper” at the Blanton Museum of Art, a 1968 photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson portrays Albers with her husband, Josef, whose “Homage to the ...

More artists are working with fiber, according to Hong Kong curator Takahashi Mizuki, but it 'is still an underrated medium.' Exhibition view: “Lining Revealed – A Journey Through Folk Wisdom and ...

Darby Raymond-Overstreet (Diné), “Woven Landscape: Monument Valley” (2023), mixed media: Digital collage of scanned Navajo textiles and photography, 32 x 24 inches (81.28 x 60.96 cm) (image courtesy ...

Paris may hold the title of the capital of fashion, and a new exhibit at the National Archives explores how textiles and trade policy impacted the development of the country’s apparel industry over ...

The evolution of textile dyeing reflects human ingenuity, blending art and utility. From natural pigments to synthetic and sustainable innovations, it mirrors cultural, spiritual, and social values.

Traditional textiles in India are making a comeback in fashion as consumers seek culturally authentic products. Handmade and rich in history, these textiles face challenges from modernisation. However ...

We often look at our clothes and think about style, fit, or brand. We rarely think about the string. Yet, the history of that string is the history of human survival, trade, and chemistry. If you are ...

The South was the heart of the textile industry in America during most of the last century. WYFF 4’s latest special Chronicle: Remaking the Mills takes a closer look at the history of the mill ...

I've always much enjoyed the work of Virginia Postrel (who, among many other things, was once the editor-in-chief of Reason), and I'm delighted to report that she'll be guest-blogging this week about ...

Jeremy Brecher's history of the largely unsuccessful nationwide strike of textile workers during the great depression, which the union nevertheless declared a victory. The most extensive conflict of ...