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24.01.2022 #Wool No, shearing doesn’t harm the sheep Yes, wool is completely natural No, wool doesn’t need massive resources to process it Yes, wool is completely sustaina...ble No, wool won’t pollute our oceans Yes, wool is biodegradable No, wool doesn’t need lies, deceit and propaganda to sell it Wool has been quietly doing its own thing for centuries and will continue to do so long after fads, bogus trends and propaganda have gone by the wayside. Test all things but hold on to what is good. Wool is good.
24.01.2022 Margaret River Region Open Studios is a fabulous time to visit the region. I am not involved this year - my work is available at the John Miller Gallery Collective in the main street in Margaret River. There are some fantastic studios open and the artists are so welcoming - we visited a few on Saturday. The event finishes on 13th May so you still have some time to plan a trip.
22.01.2022 If you are looking for a special gift for Mother’s Day - there is a glorious selection of my eco printed scarves at The John Miller Collective Gallery in the Main Street, Margaret River along with work from other local artists and of course John Miller.
22.01.2022 Fantastic results from eco printing on paper workshop today.
21.01.2022 Half a million tonnes of plastic microfibres a year contribute to ocean pollution. Synthetic clothing is on the rise and now accounts for around 60% of all clot...hing produced, a survey of over 2,000 people across the UK showed 44% of people don’t realise that synthetic fibres such as polyester, acrylic or nylon are actually plastic. See more
21.01.2022 Just had to share this - thank you Jane Martin
17.01.2022 A little message for PETA about wool .
15.01.2022 If you are in Perth please support this worthwhile cause. The amazing Cher Shackleton and some of her students made and donated 200 of these beautiful bowls
13.01.2022 ** ART AWARD FINALIST - TEXTILES ** #ValHornibrook When I married my husband Nick (a farmer) little did I know that his sheep property, in the south west of We...stern Australia, would spark such an interest in merino wool which has led me to a career in felt making. Throughout my felting journey I have attended various workshops from international and national tutors. From these and other research I have developed my own felt practice. My interest continues in the techniques of feltmaking combining fibres, including silk, to create a contemporary surface design in 2D and 3D. Merino wool is very tactile and I love the feel and touch when creating work it will often give an element of surprise when finished. My experimentation with dyeing and eco printing on wool, silk and making sculpture continues. 'Shades of Grey', wool fibres, silk fabric, 490 x 40 cm, $500 A situation which is not clear, particularly with regard to whether or not something is black or white but in a grey area
12.01.2022 For someone who has never had a need nor use for a ‘doily’, a ‘tea cloth’ or an ‘antimacassar’, I’ve amassed a lot of household linens over my lifetime. I have ...inherited some from my mother and from my mother outlaw. As to the actual makers of each piece, I’m unsure. I’m certain that their stitching would be as unique as a signature, but over time these details have been lost. Sometimes these small items can feel like less of a legacy and more of a burden. I have always appreciated the beauty of ‘busy work’ created for the home; embroidery, open-thread work, ribbon work, needlepoint et al and wondered how so many hours could go into creating something so beautiful for it to be abandoned by later generations at the opp shop. It’s almost exclusively work that has been created by women, usually those of a socio-economic status that left them literally - with time on their hands. I’d imagine historically that working class women would have been busier with their ingenious, painstaking and unpaid occupation of ‘make do and mend’, a more practical and less decorative pursuit. All manner of woman’s work has been devalued over time; with home-use textiles rarely making it into museum collections. I’m well aware there’s been a craft revival underway for at least the past decade, so these skills are again being learnt and shared. But all of this didn’t stop me from building up my private hoard. I’ve added to my linen collection through the years and wondered when or if ever - I’ll use it or utilise it in some mad repurposing dream. Yes, I made a skirt embellished with doilies in the 70’s; Stevie Nicks would have been proud. I also did some excellent applique using chintz and lace, but there is still so much more left of it, squirreled away in cupboards and under the bed. This all leads me to the extraordinary body of work by textile artist Louise Saxton. Her current exhibition gives me hope. The Linen Project has linens and laces literally streaming down the walls, billowing from the ceiling, across screens and captured in vitrines. Each embroidered fragment has been cut out by hand from its original piece and re-assembled and imagined to create new landscapes of thread, colour and wonder. Louise calls these processes ‘extraction’ and ‘assemblage’; she wields scissors but no glue. Each embroidered motif, leaf or flower is then pinned into place against the finest tulle, delicate yet impermanent. The pins serve as a reminder of the repetitive piercing required to create fine needlepoint, and they also attract the light. If you are a lover of women’s work, pencil in The Linen Project. It really is quite breathtaking. On now until December 16. https://www.louisesaxton.com/index/ https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au//louise-saxton-linen-pro
11.01.2022 Prague : un puits de livres incroyable dans une bibliothèque golem13.fr/prague-puits-livres-matej-kren
10.01.2022 If you are in Perth this weekend. Cher’s work is amazing
09.01.2022 I have two pieces of work in the exhibition at the Yabberup Hall - the event will be fantastic -so head on out to the Preston Valley
07.01.2022 What a wonderful thing - truly upcycling http://www.spoon-tamago.com//a-display-of-8000-paper-scul/
06.01.2022 how silk quilts are made by hand. If you have ever seen silk caps for sale - this young lady is making silk caps by stretching the cocoons over the bamboo curve
05.01.2022 The ancient dye pits of Kofar Mata in Kano, northern Nigeria, were founded in 1498 to dye fabric. They are said to be the last ones of their kind after five cen...turies of existence. Many pits at Kofar Mata appear to be abandoned as the sons who inherit the tradition decide to pursue government jobs or other business instead, forgetting the skills passed down through generations. The men who remain, squatting over the pits with sturdy gloves and endless patience, produce the intensely blue fabrics that are internationally renowned. Cara Anna, Associated Press February 21, 2019 bit.ly/2GI6BNu The homespun cloth, hung to dry on razor wire topping the walls around the pits, ranges from sky blue to darkest night and comes in romantically named designs: moon and shadow, moon and star, three baskets (standing for wealth, education and power). The dye pits, founded in 1498, attracted travelers and traders from across the vast Sahel region to the Kano emirate, helping to make the city one of the most prosperous in West Africa at the time. The fabrics are still used today by the nomadic, well-wrapped ethnic Tuareg, whose skin often takes on a blueish tinge from the dye that hasn't been "fixed." The preparation of the indigo dye takes up to a pungent month, then fabric is soaked for up to several hours for the darkest hues. The men periodically lift the fabric from the pits to drip, saying the process needs to breathe. A dash of potassium holds the color in. The indigo dye pits use no chemicals, 50-year-old Lawan Ismailu explained. He dipped his fingers into the blue-tinged foam and licked them, then smiled. "Smells like chicken," he said. Indigo also makes a good medicine, he asserted. Some craftsmen grumble about competition from Chinese fabrics that have entered the markets and sell for roughly half the price, saying they are lower quality and quickly fade. "God make Buhari to help us," said one artisan, Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim, who urged Nigeria's president to impose high tariffs on imported textiles, similar to the ones his administration has put in place for imported rice to promote local production. "Better our own," Ibrahim said. Buhari, who seeks a second term in Saturday's election, has pointed to the success of the tariffs as he appeals to the scores of millions of Nigerians living in extreme poverty. But some say it is too little, and too slowly. Ibrahim's colleague Ismailu acknowledged that the "money has gone down" in their shrinking industry, lamenting that "too much technology" is used by upstart textile competitors. The effects are felt beyond the dye pits, said Idayat Hassan, director of the Center for Democracy and Development in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. "This is eroding culture. It's taking away market and it's increased unemployment in some sectors." Still, the indigo cloth continues to attract the rich and royal from the Kano emirate who have a taste for the past. For those seeking something flashier than the mallet-pounded homemade fabrics, a separate area in the back is for dyeing finer cloth from packages stamped "Made in Germany" or Britain, at prices of 25,000 naira ($69), which is purchased by Nigeria's so-called "big men." Although many of the abandoned traditional pits appeared to be choked with debris, Ismailu said they are maintained in case of a revival: "We take care." Some of their craftsmen grumble about competition from Chinese fabrics that have entered the markets and sell for half the price.
04.01.2022 Incredible Craftsmanship Tsumami Zaiku, a traditional Japanese craft, dates back to the Edo period. Small square pieces of cloth are folded and connected toge...ther to create beautiful motifs usually in sync with the season We got a glimpse into how much effort goes into making a single flower! How about trying your hand at it with Ayano sensei? With workshops starting from 2000 yen, you can create a unique souvenir during your trip to Japan! For details, please check: http://kanzashi-ayano.com/index.html Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yabfty32 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsumami_kanzashi_ayano/ #ikiJapanTravel #JapanTravel #Tokyo #TsumamiZaiku #TsumamiKanzashi
04.01.2022 PLEASE READ. Facebook is insisting that we use their Messenger App to receive messages. Due to privacy concerns I will not download that App to my phone. If you wish to contact me - all details are listed on the "About" section of Folios and Fibre's Facebook page
02.01.2022 Thrilled for Jenny Bowker’s work to be recognised congratulations
01.01.2022 The music of the BUSY BEE is drowsy, and it comforts me; But ah! 'tis quite another thing, when that same bee concludes to sting! Earrings in Sterling Silver, 2...4ct Gold, Cubic Zirconia, Freshwater Pearls (45 mm long) To view more of my work please go to www.ritawinkler.com Rita Winkler Jewellery - FB Artist Page
