Essays about: "Jacquard weaving"
Found 3 essays containing the words Jacquard weaving.
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1. Tufted Couture : Challenging The Conventions of Industrial Tufting Methods in The Field of Contemporary Couture
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : This thesis set out to address the ‘unsuccessful entrance’ experienced by the technique of tufting in the context of fashion design. The conventions of industrial tufting methods are challenged in the field of contemporary couture with a focus on three different aspects: backing, raw material and technique. READ MORE
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2. Waffle Contrasts : Reinterpreting the Traditional Waffle Weave through Technical, Material and Colour Research
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : Asking the question: How can the waffle weave be reinterpreted through material, technical and colour research, the investigation of this MA thesis revolves around the weaving technique with the aim of presenting a collection of various woven textiles, where the waffle has been used in different ways. The weave, with its three- dimensional structure creates an interesting canvas to experiment upon as its structure creates both texture as well as depth to the textile. READ MORE
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3. Form from flat : Exploring emergent behaviour in woven textiles
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : The character of woven textiles is dependent on both the materials and the loom technology used. While digitally-controlled jacquard looms are a major development in weaving technology, they have mostly been used in developing representational and pictorial weaving. READ MORE
