Essays about: "linen"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word linen.

  1. 1. Arvegods

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Anna Andersson; [2024]
    Keywords : Design; Armchair; Sustainable design; Locally-sourced resources; Handwoven linen fabrics; Repurposing; Personal narratives; Heritage; Sustainable practices.; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Arvegods armchair which has its roots in the sustainable design tradition, is a journey through the eternal appeal of locally sourced materials. Bringing inspiration from the enduring bonds we create with treasured items, the user incorporate handcrafted linen textiles that evoke sentiments of love and workmanship from generations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Conservation of Lace – To Conserve and Support Guipure Lace

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Amanda Fredriksson; [2021-07-16]
    Keywords : bridges; bars; buttonhole stitch; blanket stitch; lacemaking; guipure ground lace; textile conservation;

    Abstract : The purpose of this dissertation is to increase knowledge about how to best conserve and support broken bridges in guipure lace, a type of lace that has no net ground. The focus is to investigate what conservation methods and what conservation materials conservators use to support and conserve lace in general. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Making and Breaking of an Icon

    University essay from Kungl. Konsthögskolan

    Author : Nada Ali; [2021]
    Keywords : Iconoclasm; icon; narrative; grief; care; magic; reparation; war.;

    Abstract : This essay is an effort to write my thoughts and reflections on my art practice, focusing on the work to-be-realized for my solo show in March 2021 at Galleri Mejan in Stockholm. I’ve had the intention to complement and stabilize my imagined-artwork with my writing, only to realize such a task’s difficulty. READ MORE

  5. 4. NOT ON THE FABRIC BUT IN THE FABRIC : hardanger embroidery, animation and the grid

    University essay from Konstfack/Textil

    Author : Ida Johansson; [2016]
    Keywords : craft; embroidery; Hardanger; Hardangersaum; Hedebo; Hedebosyning; goldwork; fabric; grid; net; mesh; linen; value; scale; small; miniature; repetition; white; regional; traditional; digital fabrication; animation; system; discipline; status; women; women s work; broderi; vitbroderi; rutnät;

    Abstract : This paper describes my work with a historical craft and my attempt to find new ways to look at it, work with it and present it. I use the embroidery technique Hardangersaum which is all white, and where selected threads of the woven fabric grid are removed while others are wrapped and embellished. READ MORE

  6. 5. Homage to the Fringes

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : KARIN MELLQVIST; [2014]
    Keywords : tufting; fashion; 3D; fringe; loop; texture; plastic;

    Abstract : This work began as an investigation of tufting within fashion design. It is in- teresting because there is a lack of tufting within fashion design, especially of long tufted fringes. READ MORE