As we enter a new year, I thought I’d highlight some of Travels in Textiles’ activity from last year, and have a look at what’s to come in the year ahead.
This year saw a first-time trip to the fascinating historically and culturally rich Bulgaria
It was also a great year for textiles exhibitions. I travelled to Nottingham to see Light and Line at Nottingham Castle, an exhibition of textile art by Polly Binns and Anne Morrell.
There was the excellent exhibition WEFT at the Brunei gallery which displayed a comprehensive collection of world textiles and a wide range of traditions and techniques.
Oxford for the important collection of textiles at the Ashmolean.
Kanga Cloths at the British Museum
I also began a series of craft profiles which included Rogan Art, Bandhani, Batik, Ajrakh and Mata ni Pachedi. I will continue onto embroidered and constructed textiles in the new year.
More recently I visited Ulverston in Cumbria to see beautiful handmade products at The Shopfloor Project.
The new year will see new trips, research and making projects, and I’ll of course be writing about more fascinating textile crafts. Watch this space…
I wish you all a very happy new year!
2 Comments
Connie Henry
I so enjoy your postings, Ruth, and look forward to more in 2014. Two weeks from tomorrow we leave for a month in India and will spend the first part in Bhuj. I am grateful for the tips and information you have shared. Wishing you peace and happiness in the new year!
Thank you Connie. Happy new year to you too! I hope you have a wonderful time in India.