Essays about: "ikat"

Found 2 essays containing the word ikat.

  1. 1. The patterned thread : new textiles inspired by ikat

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Christina Maschke; [2016]
    Keywords : ikat; indigo; resistant dyeing; craft; hand weaving;

    Abstract : The work of this MA thesis develops a new approach to hand weaving in which the design process is led by the technique of resistant dyeing. The process is inspired by the visual properties of traditional ikats. It follows the technical ikat procedure of primary resistant dyeing and subsequently weaving. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Architecture of Threads

    University essay from Konstfack/Textil

    Author : Matilda Dominique; [2014]
    Keywords : Weaving; Textiles; Fibres; Ikat; Hand-weaving; Material knowledge; Textile Design; Craft; Tacit knowledge; Textile materials; Perspectives; Architecture;

    Abstract : Most people might not reflect upon textiles as anything more than the soft material in our clothes. As a crafts practitioner, I gain knowledge of woven materials that go beyond that. The knowledge of weaving and materials is developing the ideas that form the concept of this project. READ MORE