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Issue 01 Political
Selvedge Magazine
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September/October 2004
Chill out in Helsinki
"I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU all for the support, encouragement and subscriptions we have received since our launch, keep them coming! It is reassuring to learn that so many of you share my passion. I would also like to thank our contributors, photographers, advertisers, and the devoted Selvedge team, for helping make my vision a reality.
The success selvedge is enjoying is a result of the textile community getting behind the idea and making it work. It is rare in contemporary society for an entire community to unite at a seminal moment, but when all of the elements are present, in the correct proportion, the results are a kind of alchemy. This happened during the 1940s when Ghandi, through his promotion of Khadi changed the course of India’s history. Although Khadi no longer carries a political message, it is still a cloth of great integrity, honesty and endurance as one can observe in the DOSA current collection. We have been fortunate in being able to support the women of the Qilasaaz workshop in Uttar Pradesh, by developing the Selvedge Magazine bag, made from loosely woven khadi and printed using natural dyes; the bag is available to buy or as a subscriber’s gift.
Textiles have been used as a vehicle for communicating political messages since the embroidered banners of Women’s Suffrage and today’s artists are no exception. Women in all walks of life use textiles to reflect their personal experience. Palestinian women embroider the reality of life under the shadow of conflict, Jeni Allenby traces the evolution of their traditional textiles. We also touch on Jessica Ogden’s work for the NoLoGo label, page 60, Lucy Orta’s confrontational designs and Katharine Hamnett comments on and criticises the fashion industry’s methods of production.
If all this political debate gets you a little hot under the collar, you can chill out in Helsinki or shop till you drop in New York.
Last but not least, the winner of our trip to Lithuania is Jane Rodgers, have a good trip. Even if you are not going far enjoy your summer!"
Polly Leonard, Founder, Selvedge Magazine
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7 reviews
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Alison A truly enjoyable read
This magazine is a joy to read on every level. It is well researched, interesting and beautifully written. It cleverly connects the distant past with cutting edge current practice and has inspired me to learn more about both. Now I want to read more!
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Barbara S. Visually very satisfying and intellectually stimulating
I always find Selvedge Magazine visually very satisfying and intellectually stimulating. I have all the issues in my library and will have to find a good institution to donate then to when the time comes. I remember getting issue 00 at some conference or meeting in the US when you were first starting out. Bravo again for so many years of sharing the joy of textiles in all its varied forms with all of us.
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Ellie H. Selvedge endlessly nourishes my soul
Selvedge endlesslynourishes my soul. Much love and gratitude to Pollyand the Selvedge clan.
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Marial Absolutely gobsmackingly gorgeous
I was expecting something nice, but I was in no way prepared for how absolutely gobsmackingly gorgeous and inspiring your magazine is. Wow and wow. Now I’m counting the minutes until my next paper copy arrives.
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Kathleen O’Grady A Very Special Offering
Since the very first time I received your editions and including each time I receive one, I’ve felt the experience is like receiving a new doll. I wish to be alone with my new ‘doll’ pouring over each page, enjoying the wonderment and delighting in the special moments. Thank you.
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