This exhibition captures the creative spirit of the emerging green economy and embodies the ethos of Blue Patch’s network of sustainable businesses. Featuring couture, hand-weaving, upcycling, and bio-textiles, 23 makers and creatives will explore the relationship between sustainability and our new, green 'collaborative' economy.
Blue Patch members will showcase innovative methods for producing sustainable textiles, aiming to drive industry and environmental change. Exhibits range from a new bio-fleece harvested from bulrushes to radical couture crafted from textiles donated by the Royal Opera House. Our change-makers include Vicky Pulter from the Flax Project, Yorkshire farm fleeces ‘hot off the pedal loom,’ and Madder Cutch & Co.’s plant-dyed, silkscreen fabrics.
Allan Brown's iconic Nettle Dress and accompanying short film, which illustrate the philosophy of slow spinning and weaving, will be displayed alongside a small handbag, or reticule, that belonged to John Ruskin’s mother, Margaret (1781 – 1871). The bag’s elegant knotwork, expertly knitted from plant fibres and embroidered with coloured flowers, will also be featured.
Pull My Thread is on show at Brantwood House until 22 September 2024.
Find out more and plan your visit:
www.brantwood.org.uk/exhibition/pull-my-thread-by-blue-patch