Woven Structure Pattern (HC554)

Catalogue Record

Collection

Maker

Junichi Arai

Title

Woven Structure Pattern

Date

1994

Content

Samples with specific information about each fabric's development in folder from '2010 Textiles and New Technology' exhibition (Crafts Council 1994) which showcased cutting edge textiles design and illustrated how technology was influencing materials and products

Materials and techniques

A traditional African rough-weave was scanned and enhanced by computer, then woven on a computer-assisted jaquard loom. Threads tightly twisted in opposite directions give the fabric a springy elasticity, as well as an overall crinkled texture.

Dimensions

length:  23.9cm
width:  13.8cm
height:  0.3cm

Object number

HC554

Category