Textiles

Hella Jongerius’ ‘Angry Animals’ take a humorous and poignant bite out of the climate crisis

At Salon 94 Design in New York, Hella Jongerius presents animal ceramics, ‘Bead Tables’ and experimental ‘Textile Studies’ – three series that challenge traditional ideas about function, craft, and narrative

By Ali Morris Published 23 November 24

Meet Kenia Almaraz Murillo, the artist rethinking weaving

Kenia Almaraz Murillo draws on the new and the traditional in her exhibition 'Andean Cosmovision' at London's Waddington Custot

By Hannah Silver Published 16 November 24

Teruhiro Yanagihara's new textile for Kvadrat boasts a rhythmic design reimagining Japanese handsewing techniques

‘Ame’ designed by Teruhiro Yanagihara for Danish brand Kvadrat is its first ‘textile-to-textile’ product, made entirely of polyester recycled from fabric waste. The Japanese designer tells us more

By Danielle Demetriou Published 29 October 24

First look: Western Mongolia meets Kew Gardens in John Pawson and Oyuna Tserendorj’s cashmere throws

Architectural designer John Pawson and cashmere designer Oyuna Tserendor have collaborated on a cashmere throw collection inspired by Pawson’s 70m Lake Crossing in the Royal Botanical Gardens

By Scarlett Conlon Published 10 October 24

Alcova to curate Heimtextil Trends 25/26: expect ‘inspiration and surprise’

German textile fair Heimtextil has launched a new collaboration with Alcova, the experimental design platform. Here’s what to expect from the January 2025 fair

By Cristina Kiran Piotti Published 2 October 24

Sportswear logos, intimate portraits and a curled-up cat: Elizabeth Radcliffe’s beguiling tapestries go on show in New York

At Scottish artist Elizabeth Radcliffe's first US exhibition, a series exploring identity through branding is among works at Tribeca gallery Margot Samel

By Dan Howarth Published 25 September 24

Textile artists: the pioneers of a new material world

These contemporary textile artists are weaving together the rich tapestry of fibre art in new ways

By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Last updated 3 June 24

Tanya Aguiñiga: the artist weaving new narratives for borderless creativity

We profile LA-based artist and Loewe Foundation Craft Prize finalist Tanya Aguiñiga, whose work explores life on the US-Mexico border and seeks to empower transnational voices

By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Published 11 June 23

Louis Barthélemy’s tapestries capture the sublimity and dynamism of Senegalese wrestling

‘Mbër Yi / The Wrestlers’ at the Théodore Monod African Art Museum (IFAN) in Dakar sees French artist Louis Barthélemy respond to Senegalese mysticism in appliquéd hangings

By Emeline Nsingi Nkosi Published 2 February 23

Cecilia Vicuña’s ‘Brain Forest Quipu’ wins Best Art Installation in the 2023 Wallpaper* Design Awards

Brain Forest Quipu, Cecilia Vicuña's Hyundai Commission at Tate Modern, has been crowned 'Best Art Installation' in the 2023 Wallpaper* Design Awards

By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Published 10 January 23

Last chance to see: Faith Ringgold: 'American People’ at the de Young Musuem, San Francisco

We interview Faith Ringgold, whose major retrospective exhibition ‘American People’ runs until 27 November at the de Young Musuem, San Francisco

By Aindrea Emelife Published 25 November 22

Blanket solution: Tekla Fabrics collaborates with John Pawson

The new line of blankets is inspired by the architect’s Cotswolds home

By Tilly Macalister-Smith Last updated 3 November 22

Byborre launches Textiles, its first-ever line of ready-to-order fabrics

Amsterdam-based Byborre launches new ready-to-order scheme that allows creators easy access to the textile studio and fashion label’s sustainably-minded knitwear designs

By Jack Moss Published 2 November 22

Benjamin Hubert designs World Cup wearable technology for aspiring footballers

By Elly Parsons Last updated 31 October 22

Master of materials: Proenza Schouler and the spirit of invention

By JJ Martin Last updated 31 October 22

Book: Knoll Textiles, 1945-2010

By Apphia Michael Last updated 31 October 22

Leather front: Studio Moon puts a new spin on skins with printed bags

By Nick Compton Last updated 31 October 22

Textiles, trinkets and taxidermy: Anabela Chan’s designs at Les Ateliers Courbet

By Carly Ayres Last updated 31 October 22

Generous gestures: Linder’s Dovecot collaboration, at British Art Show 8

By Nick Compton Last updated 31 October 22

Magic carpets: Wallpaper* meets Jan Kath

By Rosa Bertoli Last updated 31 October 22

Miami motifs: costumier Catherine Martin designs textiles for Mokum

By Carrie Hutchinson Last updated 31 October 22

Perrier-Jouët Arts Salon Prize winner Rita Parniczky on ‘the beauty of making’

Perrier-Jouët Arts Salon Prize announces Rita Parniczky as its 2016 winner. The Hungarian-born textile artist's works impressed the jury for their combination of nature-inspired forms and precise craftsmanship

By Rosa Bertoli Last updated 31 October 22

Accidental art: Martyn Thompson turns his used rags into painterly textiles

By Carly Ayres Last updated 28 October 22

David Lynch looms large in Kyoto heritage weaver Hosoo’s new tapestry

By Jens H Jensen Last updated 28 October 22