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The last blog post of the year
We are nearly at the end of another year and this is the final post until 2026. This year has been one of excitement and hope with some disappointments and…
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Christmas fashion
Have you ever wondered how we got to Christmas jumpers and t-shirts? Well, wonder no more!
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Spotify
A regular feature of the blog is the inclusion of a Spotify playlist. This is a curated set of audio pieces to accompany the articles on the blog. Sometimes the…
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Britta Marakatt-Labba
The Swedish mixed-media artist, Britta Marakatt-Labba, uses textiles to comment on pressing issues such as climate change, land use and her native Sámi heritage. In these works embroidery takes its…
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Bamboo sculpture
The versatility of bamboo extends to sculpture. Bamboo is strong yet pliable and it lends itself to all sorts of activities including sculpture. Thanks to a friend of the blog…
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Lucia – Sweden’s celebration of mid-winter
Lucia is celebrated on the 13th December annually in Sweden but the festival has ancient roots. Celebrated for centuries, St Lucy’s Day is a welcoming back of the light at…
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An ancient war cloak returns home
This week a pauku, a Māori cloak that was designed to be worn during warfare, was unveiled in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau after being rediscovered in Durham University’s Oriental Museum in…
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Spotify this week
Most weeks the blog is accompanied by a playlist of audio on Spotify. To listen to the playlist use the player above or go to Spotify.com or the app and…
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The language of textiles
We all know certain words have come into common use from the textile industry, but there are some surprises out there. Chetham’s Library in Manchester, UK is the oldest public…
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Spotify playlist
This week the Spotify playlist features music from Kazakhstan, France and Aotearoa New Zealand amongst other places. To listen click on the player above or go to Spotify online or…
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