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Our Textile People section features the latest in textile design, demonstrating unique work from many textile artists. You will also find everything you need to make your house a home, from interior designers to expert upholsterers and soft furnishing makers
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| Inspirational artwork comes to life | |
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 John Jones is a textile artist specialising in wearable art, which he has called ‘walking picture coats’, and expressive interiors. John’s picture coats are often made to commission to tell a story of the owner and he has many interesting tales to tell from over 40 years working in the fabulous world of textiles.Click here for more information. |
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| Embroideries with a difference by Richard Saja | |
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 Richard Saja, an embroiderer based in New York, is famed for his unusual embroideries, which he describes as "a cheeky and irreverent take on classic textile history." We take a closer look at his work...Click here for more information. |
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Latest News
| Mothers for All | |
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 In Botswana and areas of South Africa charitable organisation Mothers for All is training groups of women to make stunning, eco-friendly beads from recycled materials – and joining in the ongoing fight against HIV/Aids at the same time.Click here for more information. |
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| New designer wins top award | |
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 Melissa Selmin, a former student at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) recently exhibited at the New Designer exhibition in London and won the Graham & Brown design award, a prize awarded to the individual who most excites and inspires the wallpaper design company at the show. Mel received a £1500 cash prize for winning the award and is also given invaluable support and encouragement from the company as she starts her career. We caught up with Mel to find out why she thinks she won the award and what it means for her now.Click here for more information. |
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| Jenny Pepper - an interview | |
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 Jenny Pepper has just opened her own studio located in Dalby, near Pickering, which after 14 years of working from home means she can finally run workshops without limitation. We caught up with her so see how she’s getting on.Click here for more information. |
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| Friday Focus: Emma Jackson (Silversoles) | |
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 This week’s Friday Focus interview is with Emma Jackson who owns her own feltmaking company Silversoles. Emma is a textile designer maker who creates sumptuously tactile textiles for interiors and to wear. Each piece is unique having been individually hand crafted using traditional and contemporary felting techniques.Click here for more information. |
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| The HotHive Textiles guide to looking fabulous this Ladies Day | |
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 Thursday 18 June marks Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot Racecourse, which will see ladies from all walks of life don their finest headwear to impress racegoers from across the country.Click here for more information. |
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