Introduction to Indian textiles
Indian textiles have a long and distinguished history. The technique of mordant dyeing, which gives intense colours…
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Interview with John Cowell, textile painter
John Cowell trained at Wimbledon School of Art. His comments are taken from an interview made in 1998 by the V&A Th…
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Resist-dyed textiles
Resist-dyeing is a widely used method of applying colours or patterns to fabric. Resist dye techniques include tie-…
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Kimono: dyeing techniques
Most of the dyes used to colour Japanese textiles, and many of the techniques used to apply them, have a history th…
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South-East Asian textiles reading list
Recommended reading about South-East Asian Textiles
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Teachers' resource: Plant motifs
This resource is intended for secondary Art & Design and Design & Technology teachers. It contains information abou…
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Textile Conservation Studio
Until December of last year, Textile Conservation occupied three separate sites. The main studio was situated at the top of the lecture theatre stairs and had been used for some form of conservation activity since 1909. For many years it was known as the Art Workroom and a curious combination of sculpture and textile repair was carried out side by side.
'Diasporas', hanging textile by Norma Starszakowna, 2005
Diasporas is the latest in a series of textile hangings by Norma Starszakowna which relate directly to the history and memories embedded in walls and buildings.
Textile Symposium 97 - Fabric of an Exhibition: An Interdisciplinary Approach
The theme of the conference was the exhibiting of textiles, with an emphasis on the co-operation needed between disciplines - curatorial, scientific, design and conservation.
Coptic textiles & dress reading list
A reading list of Coptic textiles & dress.
Interview with Paddy Killer, textile artist & embroidery designer
After graduating in Textiles from Birmingham Polytechnic, Paddy worked as embroidery designer in haute-couture in London and Montreal. She set up her own studio in 1973, taking public and private commissions, exhibiting, teaching and lecturing internationally. She has been an exhibiting member of the 62 Group of Textile Artists since 1985.
Donate to the Stained Glass Appeal
We are currently working on an exciting project to conserve and re-install the original stained glass on the landings of the Manfred and Lydia Gorvy Lecture Theatre. We need your help to raise £75,000 to bring these historical features back to their former glory for us all to enjoy.
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Event - CreateVoice presents.. The Friday Forum
Fri 24 June 2011–Fri 29 June 2012
YOUNG PEOPLE'S EVENT: Aged 16–24? Join members of CreateVoice, the V&A’s youth forum, to get inspiration from top creative professionals and meet other young people interested in art and design. Stay on for live music and special themed Friday Late events until 22.00.
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