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Issue 14 Imperial - available as a digital copy only
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November/December 2006
Please note this issue is available as a digital copy only.
THE TRADITION of magazines supporting illustration is long, dating back to the golden age of Norman Rockwell and the Saturday Evening Post (he drew from 1916 to1976!). Rockwell and his contemporaries captured the mood of an age in a way that is ideally suited to the magazine format. With the emergence of drawing as a force in contemporary textile art, there has been a search for new talent. Alice Brisland’s style is so fresh that we commissioned her to portray The Six Swans, a traditional fairy tale for Christmas. We also asked Molly Molloyto illustrate our story on the history of the cocktail dress and feature Klaus Haapaniemi’s fantastical drawings.Following the Magi you’ll find inspiration in Ikat plates made in Russia and exported to Central Asia Oksana Sekatcheva explains how the richly embroidered traditional Russian dress evolved over centuries. In the feature Goodwillto all Comrades see the strong graphic designs promoted by the communist government in an attempt to influence traditions.Another culture with a rich textile history is Italy, and we explore the imagination of
Miuccia Prada –the head of a global brand with an unusual philosophy. Included is an excerpt from Embroidery: Italian fashion, a luscious new book by Damiani. I am fascinated by the two renaissance sisters Beatrijs and Isabella De Este, whose passion for fashion was chronicled in their frequent correspondence. At Home in Renaissance Italy, a recently opened exhibition at the V&A illustrates how wealth and power flourished with the textile guilds. Mantero is a company that embraces new technology yet retains a connection with the Renaissance past. We see new work that results from their collaboration with Deborah Milner and Aveda. Innovation and the production of cloth are lifelong partners, as we see in the history of the Jacquard loom. Lesley Jackson introduces us to four contemporary designers using this technology to create beautiful products. Finally, we have lots to fill your stocking: take your pick from our bookshop and object catalogue.Christmas tidings to you all!
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Sab S. I like all your editions, especially the older ones with the thicker paper.
Thank you for your review Sab, your support in the Selvedge community is very much appreciated.
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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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