Decorative Techniques from Around the World
Embroidery, beading, stamping, weaving, tie-dying... and so much more!
There is such variety in the decorative techniques seen in this collection. In this thread, hear insights about the process from artists, makers, researchers, and curators.
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- Off the Roll: Highlights of a Global Textiles Project Jessica Nelson
Contents of this path:
- Arkilla Kerka (Interior tent wall) (Fulani or Tuareg)
- Siapo (Samoan)
- Ngatu (Tongan)
- Masi (Melanesian and Polynesian)
- Masi Bolabola (Fijian)
- Bark Cloth Painting (Venezuelan)
- Pagne "Tourousina" (Bamana)
- "Seduction" (Dogon)
- Bogolan (Dogon)
- Tamani (Girl's Wrapper) (Bamana)
- Wall Hanging (Bamana and Malian)
- 'Middleburg' blanket (Ndzundza Ndebele)
- Ikat Wrapper (Baule)
- Apron (Red Lao)
- Biil (Rug Dress) (Diné)
- Rug (Diné)
- Rug (Dorothy Yazzie, Diné)
- Rug (Diné)
- Chinle-style Blanket (Diné)
- Poncho (Andean)
- ’Ak’idahi’niłí (Saddle blanket- Diné)
- Whirling log Rug (Diné)
- Peacock Wall Hanging (Fon)
- Àdìrẹ cloth (Yoruba)
- Embroidery Sampler (Mexican)
- Sampler (Mexican)
- Embroidery Sampler (Mexican)
- Korhogo Textile (Senufo)
- Tzute (Utility Cloth) (Guatemalan and Kaqchikel)
- Table Runner (Guna)
- Handkerchief (Javanese)
- Ceremonial Po't (huipil or blouse) (Kaqchikel)
- Po't (huipil or blouse) (Kaqchikel)
- Shawl (English)
- Po't Panel (huipil or blouse) (Kaqchikel)
- Momostenango blankets (K’iche’)
- Uk (woman's skirt) (K'iche')
- Skirt (Shipibo-Conibo)
- Kené Textile (Shipibo-Conibo)
- Kilim(s) (Turkmen)
- 'Recuerdo' Jaspe Cloth (K’iche’)
- Ticlla Poncho (Peruvian)
- Shisha Ganesha Wall Hanging (Indian)
- Embroidery Panel (Indian)
- Altar cloth (Russian)