TEXTILES IN THE RENAISSANCE: Highlighting the origins of textile design and patterns from the Renaissance, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will present “Fashion and Virtue: Textile Patterns and the ...

Akan textiles are an integral part of the cultural heritage of the Akan people of West Africa. Famous for their vibrant ...

This collaboration between textile designer O’Meara and several contributing artists is equal parts inspirational guide, reference title, and visual feast. It presents a plethora of textile patterns ...

Whimsical and colorful, imparting a jolt of energy into interiors, ikat fabric is handmade using the ancient Indonesian technique of resist-dyeing yarns prior to weaving them to create a distinct, ...

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 ...

Ever wonder where designers get their patterns? Welcome to the colorful stacks of the Design Library. Where do patterns come from? While some might be computer-generated using the latest in image ...

Getting things a little wrong is the key to getting things right.

Durable performance textiles shouldn’t sacrifice good design. The following patterns explore color and abstract designs, many of which are inspired by landscapes, while finding inventive ways to ...

Textiles span everything from design for fashion and interiors, to industrial products and gallery exhibitions. Learn to innovate in material, pattern and surface design, and consider environmental, ...

The new mobile app DesignLens from Empli, released this week, allows designers and other industry creatives to quickly turn images into patterns and prints on more than 140 fashion and lifestyle ...