Matter Prints Traditional Ikat Fabric and Their Stories

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The History of Storytelling Through Textiles

Ever since the first textile was created, there have been stories woven into fabric. Whether it be literally or figuratively, textile design does not exist without a narrative. The NY Fashion Center believes, “The use of textiles links the myriad cultures of the world and defines the way they clothed themselves, adorn their surroundings and […]

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A Dialogue: How Language Affects Our Perception Of Craft

The following conversation with David, a textile educator, researcher, and assistant professor at Parsons The New School took place on October 22nd, 2018. This email transcript has been published in full: Hi Matter, I am David, a textile educator and researcher. I am happy to say I know some people on your team and follow […]

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