Meet the Makers Behind the Tufted Rug Renaissance
Tufting is blowing up, and no it’s not just a TikTok trend. Metropolis spoke with the artists and designers who are helping popularize the technique and some who have taken it up during quarantine.
Textiles
Duvaltex Sorts Out the Nitty-Gritty of Recycling Ocean Plastic with a New Textile Release
From employing "safe" chemicals to minimizing energy consumption, Duvaltex and Steelcase fabricate Intersection using a highly ecofriendly process.
A New Line of Textiles Seek to Make Hospitals Healthier
With increased cleanability and silver ion anti-microbial technology, Ensemble from Arc-Com supports healthier hospitals initiative.
Sanford Biggers Uses Traditional Quilting to Issue a New Message
The artist engages with American lore in the exhibition Codeswitch at the Bronx Museum of the Arts.
Noteworthy: Artist Shinique Smith on Skins
Los Angeles–based visual artist discusses the surface as it relates to painting and assemblage.
Kvadrat Demonstrates the Versatility of its Febrik Range with Knit!, an Interactive Digital Exhibition
The Danish textile giant brings together 28 designers from across the globe to explore the possibilities of knitted textiles.
Meet the Nike Space Hippie, a Cannibal Sneaker Made from Trash
The futuristic-funky sneaker collection, which launches this week, is a step toward sustainability and material circularity for the footwear industry.
Revisiting Ruth Adler Schnee’s Enduringly Modernist Legacy
Gropius and Saarinen taught Adler Schnee—97 next month—whose works microcosmically document the ebb and flow of streams of Modernism.
Close Ties: Windy Chien Pushes the Boundaries of Knot-making
Rope artist Windy Chien adapts her creative medium to a range of scales for commissioned works.
With a Breakthrough in Materials Science, Crypton Pioneers Sustainable Durability
The brand reformulated its products to reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing their signature toughness.
Tent Revival: Lord Fabrik Releases a Natural Canvas Alternative to Vinyl
Foregoing toxic compounds, the weathered-look treated collection can be used for upholstery, wallcoverings, and rugs.
These Rugs Draw Inspiration from the Sea
Andrew Kline and Ruoxi Wang's collection of handmade Shore rugs for Warp & Weft is influenced by the colors and materials of the Nantucket Coastline
Behind the Curtain: How Marybeth Shaw Drives Creative Production at Wolf-Gordon
For decades, Shaw has looked to unconventional talents, collaborating with fledgeling designers to bring their textile work into production.
Going Boldly: Textiles Look Forward
HBF, Pallas Textiles, and other manufacturers update tradition through cutting-edge technology and sustainability cred.
5 Highlights from New York Textile Month
Textiles have become a frontier for experimentation and a way of keeping humanity grounded in our digital age.
5 Textile Artists You Should Know
With works ranging from glitchy jacquard to architectural-scale quilts, these artists are pioneering wild and innovative aesthetics.
In London, a Researcher Guides Biodesign into Uncharted—and Newly Relevant—Territory
With the launch of a new master's degree, Carole Collet is helping define and advance the rather amorphous discipline.
Bauhausmädels is a (Mostly) Wholesome Tribute to the Eclipsed Women of the Storied School
Filled to the brim with period photographs, the book depicts several dozen female Bauhäusler in various guises and often playful moods.
Telling the Forgotten Histories of Bauhaus Women
The Bauhaus was founded on the promise of gender equality, but women Bauhauslers had to fight for recognition. A new book recounts the achievements and talents of 45 Bauhaus women.
Inside Nani Marquina's Spanish Vacation House
Situated on the Costa Brava coastline, the 3,200-square-foot dwelling was carefully renovated to preserve its historic look while blending in contemporary touches.
