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1. BODY - FORM - WEAVE : Investigating objects as alternative weaving looms to challenge traditional form of weave with focus on up-cycling.
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : This work positions itself in the intersection between art, fashion and crafts. The work aims to challenge traditional ways of making clothes by investigating the relationship between material, form and body through a three dimensional hand weaving technique with focus on up-cycling. READ MORE
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2. The Metamorphosis of Weaving
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : There is a link between the tactile and optical modes of perception. Woven textiles’ materiality and ability to take three dimensional form, make them a good medium for creating shapes containing several pattern scales and textures. READ MORE
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3. 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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4. 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
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5. Constructing Reality : a textile illusion!
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : This bachelor degree work explores textile print with illusionary qualities, and aims to challenge the viewers visual perception and ideas of reality. With focus on creating three-dimensional illusionary prints the motive is to question how we evaluate design in relation to society and expected imagery. READ MORE