GlobalYell’s blog news
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The art and craft of Bornean ikat
Yesterday a friend shared an amazing experience: a visit to Sarawak to experience the creation of ikat. Ikat is a patterning technique that begins with threads in a warp, or…
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The Spotify playlist
Most weeks a playlist is created to go along with the blog entries. The music and (occasionally) other audio comes from the Spotify platform and you can listen either using…
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The Dowse Art Gallery
The Dowse is in Lower Hutt outside Pōneke Wellington and it is always worth a visit. At present the exhibitions are Softy: Textiles from the Dowse Collection, Wing and a…
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New books in the library
Some new books have been added to the library. Stitches in Time by Sue Bradley. Aussie Fair by Liz Gemmell The Gentleman’s Wardrobe by Vanessa Mooncie This British book was…
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Patterns in the collection
This week the collection of sewing and knitting patterns grew with the addition of a couple of generous gifts.
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New opening hours
The studio is now open for the summer. Opening hours for the studio are 11am to 3pm on weekdays, and by appointment. Call +64 (0)224 058 526 or send an…
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The politics of dress
Dress is often used to convey messages. In 1973 a black gown made of wool became a star when it was in the Cameo New Zealand Fashion Showcase. The gown,…
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The end of the trip
It is the final few days of the most recent trip and we will be heading back to Greymouth on Monday next week. Thank you for your patience while we…
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Mana
During the activism years of the 1970s Pacific and Māori voices were given a platform through print. Mana was a publication that highlighted societal issues while, at the same time,…
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Āhuataka
An intriguing exhibition at the Centre of Contemporary Art in Christchurch Ōtautahi is just about to end its run. Āhuataka is an exploration of Māori woven adornment. The small exhibition…
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