Essays about: "textile art"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 30 essays containing the words textile art.

  1. 21. DEAR DEER - Exploring the possibilities of materials of animal origin from a textile design perspective

    University essay from Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Hanna Bredberg; [2015]
    Keywords : Textile Design; Textile Art; Textile Techniques; Laser cutting; Wet moulding; Body embellishment; Animal materials;

    Abstract : Through manipulation of the materials and creation of sculptural forms, the knowledge in textile design was used to develop alternative methods for working with materials of animal origin. The project touches the issue of consumption by accentuating the fascinating features of animal materials and proposes a way of taking care of materials looked upon as disposals. READ MORE

  3. 22. Textile waste is only matter out of place : Antecedents of value creation in reverse textile value chains

    University essay from Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Matilda Nyström; Emelie Johansson; [2015]
    Keywords : Post Consumer Textile Waste PCTW ; Textile Waste Management; Value Creation; Reverse Logistics; Recovery Processes;

    Abstract : The current waste management system of Post Consumer Textile Waste (PCTW) in Sweden leads to vast amounts of incinerated or exported textiles. The amount of PCTW reused or repurposed within the country is small in comparison to the amounts of textile products consumed every year. READ MORE

  4. 23. A story of play

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK - Högskolan för design och konsthantverk

    Author : Erin Stromgren; [2013-02-20]
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    Abstract : Similar to storytellers of the past, children oft en make and perform their own stories as they play. Th e aim of this project was to utilize the textile medium in providing children with a platform which inspires and supports creative play. Th e resulting surface is a patchwork rug through which the role of storyteller is shared with the user. READ MORE

  5. 24. Under con-structure

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : Sofia Bahlner; [2013]
    Keywords : fashion; structure; design; tactile; art; textile tecniques; artwear; repetition; mixed media;

    Abstract : For this project I want to cheer my subconscious passion for animals and use them as inspiration and as a starting point. Animals are mostly interesting in the project when it comes to their surface and their structure. READ MORE

  6. 25. Biker Jacket

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : Andreas Eklöf; [2013]
    Keywords : design; fashion; art; space; body; textile; stereotype; biker jacket; position; draping; moulding; materials;

    Abstract : Staring to explore the fashionable biker jacket from the fifties lead to the discover that it hasn’t changed much since its origin. The stereotyped biker jacket with the genuine black leather and raw details is an impact model and thought the jacket no longer is worn while riding a bike is it still presenting an image of a rebellious life. READ MORE