Tag Archives: Textiles

Fifikoussout dresses

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Art for Housewives

Being on Paros makes blogging more difficult for me so I make use of Facebook, volendo non volendo, while here. However, Brod has inspired me to make an extra effort. What intrigues me is the use of one dress pattern … Continue reading →

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Martine Bos, goddesses and felt

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Art for Housewives

Martine Bos is a delightful Dutch artist who does wonderful textile projects.  I asked her if she’d write a piece for my blog and here it is: «Textiles and color are the two things that give me most joy. Working … Continue reading →

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Sheila Paine, textile collector

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Art for Housewives

Sheila Paine is an expert on tribal societies and textiles and is the author of Embroidered Textiles: Traditional Patterns from Five Continents and the trilogy The Afghan Amulet: Travels from the Hindu Kush to Razgrad, The Golden Horde: Travels from … Continue reading →

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