Textile Designers
Textile Design and Textile Designers
Have you ever checked out a clothing store’s lovely colored fabrics? Did it make you wonder who decides which cloth will be woven out of wool or cotton and what color it will be? These details are up to a textile designer.
Creating and producing the structure and appearance of a fabric is known as textile design. Textile designers visualize how they want a fabric to look and feel and then bring the vision to life. These highly skilled designers might choose a particular pattern for certain fabrics or they might experiment with weaving different types of thread together to create a custom look. Other desired effects might be achieved by specifying what dyeing method to be used or what fabric to dye.
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Each culture has distinct textiles, go-to colors, favorite patterns, and beloved fibers, depending on the time period and location. Just as today, style trends come and go. Read on to explore some of textile design’s high points in history. Although the names of the earliest textile designers were eventually forgotten with time, their efforts and impacts on the textile design world linger on.
Textile Design: A Brief History
Textile design dates back thousands of years – as early as 5000 BC – beginning with silks and cottons from China and India. Upon the development of trade networks between Asian, Middle Eastern, and European countries, textiles proved to be valuable commodities. Despite a lack of knowledge around the specifics of who designed the first textiles, it is apparent someone was in control of which colors, fabrics, and patterns were being used.
Advancements in textile design techniques such as improved dyeing processes gave way to new textile markets in Europe by the arrival of the 14th century. Methods created in one area of the world eventually made their way to other locations. For instance, damask, a weaving method that creates monotone designs visible through reflection and sheen, first appeared in China. By the 14th century, Italy was specializing in high quality damasks.
England and France increased their number of cotton imports woven, painted, and printed in India during part of the Baroque Period (1620 to 1660). Cotton products produced in India, known by their generic name as Calico, were originally created in Calcutta. Typical patterns included geometric designs and tiny flowers. This same period also saw a major rise in the silk industry, especially in France where skilled artisans created lovely patterned silk textiles.
Vintage Mid Century Scandinavian Textile Design
Traditionally, textiles in Scandinavia often featured geometric patterns and were typically used for a variety of household functions. Scandinavia has a long tradition of red and blue striped fabric, sometimes with flower-like shapes or stylish animal forms. It is not uncommon to find older Scandinavian fabrics featuring rows of identical designs or grids covering the entire fabric. Thanks to a hefty supply of linen, wool, and cotton, natural materials were used for a host of goods.
For example, Ekelund Weavers — a Swedish, family-owned company — has been producing fabrics with contemporary and traditional patterns for over 400 years. With crisp, clear, colorful, designs inspired by nature, their creations are stunningly beautiful without being overly cluttered or fussy. All their items are beautiful as well as useful, with common items including table runners, dishcloths, and towels.
Several women weavers and designers in Scandinavia’s early 20th century began getting noticed for their work. Among the most notable was Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom, a Swedish weaver who gained notoriety for her rug patterns and designs. Her nature inspired designs featured geometric colors and shapes that reflected the tones and light of summer. In 1919 she initiated her own weaving workshop and became highly sought after.
Following World War II, Scandinavian textile design — and a good portion of interior design — gained popularity throughout the USA and parts of Europe. Designs began to become more contemporary, bolder, and with more vibrant colors. Still, these designs stayed true to their Scandinavian roots, maintaining nature-inspired elements and stylized, clean, crisp geometry made up largely of natural materials.
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Collection Of pieces that were created by some of the most iconic textile designers:
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[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Eevahenna Aalto” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Eevahenna Aalto – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/eevahenna-aalto-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-eevahenna-aalto.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Anna Johanna Aengstroem” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Anna Johanna Aengstroem – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/anna-johanna-aengstrom-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-anna-johanna-aengstroem.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Ethel Halvar Andersson” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Ethel Halvar Andersson – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/ethel-halvar-andersson-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/art-rugs-artist-ethel-halvar-andersson-nazmiyal-nyc.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Anne Marie Boberg” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Anne Marie Boberg – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/anna-johanna-aengstrom-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-marie-boberg.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Ivan Da Silva Bruhns” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Ivan Da Silva Bruhns – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/textile-designers/ivan-da-silva-bruhns-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-ivan-da-silva-bruhns.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Pierre Cardin” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Pierre Cardin – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/pierre-cardin-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-pierre-cardin.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Rakel Callander” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Rakel Callander – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/rakel-callander-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/art-rugs-by-artist-rakel-callander.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Ingrid Dessau” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Ingrid Dessau – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/ingrid-dessau-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-ingrid-dessau.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Olga Fisch Rugs” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Olga Fisch – Nazmiyal” link=”https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/textile-designers/olga-fisch/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1682026672265707&usg=AOvVaw154JjuhwGrEW-kE6cYXMKE” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-olga-fisch.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Marta Gahn” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Marta Gahn – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/marta-gahn-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-marta-gahn.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Elsa Gullberg” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Elsa Gullberg – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/elsa-gullberg-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-elsa-gullberg.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Brita Grahn” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Brita Grahn – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/brita-grahn-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-brita-grahn.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Anna Gretta” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Anna Gretta – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/anna-greta-sjoqvist-ags-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-anna-greta-sjoqvist-ags.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Gavleborgs Lans Hemslojd” alt=”Gavleborgs Lans Hemslojd – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/gavleborgs-lans-hemslojd-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-gavleborgs-lans-hemslojd.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Klockaregardens Hemslojd” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Klockaregardens Hemslojd – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/klockaregardens-hemslojd-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-klockaregardens-hemslojd.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Judith Johansson” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Judith Johansson – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/judith-johansson-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-judith-johansson.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”John Kachel” alt=”Art Rugs / Coverlets by Artist John Kachel – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/john-kachel-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/artistic-coverlets-by-artist-john-kachel.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Berit Koenig” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Berit Koenig – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/berit-koenig-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-berit-koenig.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Hildo Krop” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Hildo Krop – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/hildebrand-hildo-krop-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-hildo-krop.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Kinheim Workshop” alt=”Art Rugs by The Kinheim Artist Workshop – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/kinheim-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-kinheim-workshop.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Hans Krondahl” alt=”Art Rugs and Tapestries by Artist Hans Krondahl – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/textile-designers/hans-krondahl-tapestries/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-tapestries-by-artist-hans-krondahl.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Rugs by Leleu” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Leleu – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/paule-leleu-jules-leleu-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-leleu.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Jean Lurcat” alt=”Art Rugs and Tapestries by Artist Jean Lurcat – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/textile-designers/jean-lurcat-tapestry/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-tapestries-by-artist-jean-lurcat.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Barbro Nilsson” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Barbro Nilsson Nee Lundberg – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/barbro-nilsson-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-barbro-nilsson-nee-lundberg.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Britta Rendahl Ljusterdal” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Britta Rendahl Ljusterdal – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/britta-rendahl-ljusterdal-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-britta-rendahl-ljusterdal.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Marta Maas” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Marta Maas Fjetterstrom – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/textile-designers/marta-maas-fjetterstrom-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-marta-maas-fjetterstrom.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Decore Installe Meuble DIM” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Decore Installe Meuble DIM – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/textile-designers/decore-installe-meuble-decore-installe-meuble-dim-signed-dm/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-decore-installe-meuble-dim.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Ottavio Missoni” alt=”Art Rugs and Textile Art by Artist Ottavio Missoni – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/ottavio-missoni-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-ottavio-missoni.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Gavin Morton” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Gavin Morton – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/textile-designers/gavin-morton-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-gavin-morton.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Brita Molin” alt=”Art Rugs and Tapestries by Artist Brita Molin – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/textile-designers/rugs-by-brita-molin/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-tapestries-by-artist-brita-molin.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Agda Osterberg” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Agda Osterberg – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/textile-designers/rugs-by-agda-osterberg/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-agda-osterberg.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Verner Panton” alt=”Art Rugs and Fabric Textiles by Mid Century Artist Verner Panton – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/verner-panton-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-mid-century-artist-verner-panton.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Verner Panton Fabrics” alt=”Textile Art Fabrics by Verner Panton – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/textile-designers/verner-panton-textiles-fabrics/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/verner-panton-textiles-nazmiyal.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Ulla Parkdal” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Ulla Parkdal – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/ulla-parkdal-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-ulla-parkdal.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Emilio Pucci” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Emilio Pucci – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/emilio-pucci-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-emilio-pucci.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Jacques Emile Ruhlmann” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Jacques Emile Ruhlmann – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/emile-jacques-ruhlmann-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-jacques-emile-ruhlmann.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Marianne Richter” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Marianne Richter – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/marianne-richter-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-marianne-richter.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Ida Rydelius” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Ida Rydelius – Namziyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/ida-rydelius-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-ida-rydelius.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Ingegerd Silow” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Ingegerd Silow – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/ingegerd-silow-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-ingegerd-silow.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Ellen Stahlbrand” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Ellen Stahlbrand – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/ellen-stahlbrand-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-ellen-stahlbrand.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Barbro Sprinchorn” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Barbro Sprinchorn – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/barbro-sprinchorn-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-barbro-sprinchorn.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Gunilla Ullberg” alt=”Art Rugs by Artist Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg – Nazmiyal” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/gunilla-lagerhem-ullberg-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art-rugs-by-artist-gunilla-lagerhem-ullberg.jpg”]
[grid_element_image_with_title title=”Frank Lloyd Wright” alt=”Frank Lloyd Wright Textiles” link=”https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.pre-prod.online/frank-lloyd-wright-rugs/” image=”https://cdn.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/frank-lloyd-wright-textiles-rugs-nazmiyal.jpg”]
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Allover Rugs, Brita Grahn Rugs, Brown Earth Tone Rugs, Geometric Rugs, Handmade Rugs, Ivory Cream White Rugs, Kilim Rugs, Oversized Rugs, Scandinavia Rugs, Scandinavian Rugs, Textile Designers, Vintage Rugs, Wool Rugs
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