When it comes to textiles, there is no shortage of colors, weights, fibers and patterns. It can be quite overwhelming when searching for the perfect pattern for your decor. Looking at just one style ...

The prized textile was exported for trade along the Silk Road, leading to its arrival in Damascus, Syria, a medieval trading ...

Glance around any department store and you’ll find a veritable buffet of textile patterns that you can rattle off without a second thought: plaid, stripes, paisley, seersucker, fleur-de-lis. Each ...

I’ve previously waxed poetic about my adoration of textiles. Just last week we explored the rich history of Indian block printing. You may even know that in my past life I worked for a batik company.

Most designers work with lush jacquard fabrics at some point in their careers. Known for their durability, complex patterns, and ornate beauty, jacquards have remained popular since their invention in ...

The idea of textile patterns of the Renaissance may not get your blood boiling, but there’s no denying that the current exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Fashion and Virtue: Textile ...

Mud cloth patterns are characterized by geometric shapes and symbols, each of which has a meaning. The patterns are usually ...