One World in Textiles collection speaks to the universal appeal of woven, printed, and hand dyed fabric and
the common paths in their history. This presentation of wearable artifacts honors world wide textile makers, their culture, dedication and skill.
The creation of these one-of-a-kind neck pieces and earrings has been an act of love.
If you feel you would enjoy wearing this unique art, please contact me for pricing
More Wearable Artifacts can be seen on Instagram: @arthouse.maui
and in person in a Covid-safe appointment - Email: arthousemaui@gmail.com
the common paths in their history. This presentation of wearable artifacts honors world wide textile makers, their culture, dedication and skill.
The creation of these one-of-a-kind neck pieces and earrings has been an act of love.
If you feel you would enjoy wearing this unique art, please contact me for pricing
More Wearable Artifacts can be seen on Instagram: @arthouse.maui
and in person in a Covid-safe appointment - Email: arthousemaui@gmail.com
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one World in Textiles Begin your journey around the world with neck pieces created from hand-loomed cotton from
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#M-102 Hand sewn Silk embroidery enhances beautifully colored hand woven cotton fabric
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- OAXACA, MEXICO Hand-loomed cotton Three weaving cultures are still alive in Oaxaca: The Zapotec, Mixtec, and Nahua.
One World in Textiles wearable artifact collection uses mostly contemporary woven textile remnants from ateliers making clothing, home accessories, etc. woven on flying shuttle looms (rather than centuries old traditional back strap looms) You can hear the rhythmic pounding of the beaters in the streets of Xochimilco Barrio in Oaxaca.
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JOSE'S SON, MARIO LLEYVA FLORES REPRESENTS THE 4th GENERATION
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JOSE FLORES IS A 3rd GENERATION WEAVER AND EXPERT SPINNER.
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THE SOUND OF THE FLYING SHUTTLE LOOM FLOODS INTO THE STREETS OF BARRIO XOCHIMILCO IN OAXACA, MEXICO.
M #404 Shades of Pink
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VINTAGE GUATEMALA Hand Loomed Cotton Guatemalan weaving began over 1,500 years ago with the ancient Maya civilization. Woven textiles were not just practical, they were symbolic and demonstrated wealth and status. Villages maintained their identity through their own designs and colors. It is said that Guatemalan women speak through the strong colors they put into their weaving.
Many of the cotton textiles have been dyed with natural dyes, including indigo/añil. Most of the fabrics were woven on back strap or flying shuttle looms. All embroidery is done by hand. *Textiles for this collection were gathered in the 1970's and 80's.
We are proudly presenting both colorful and subtle examples of vintage Guatemalan fabrics in our One World in Textiles collection.
Many of the cotton textiles have been dyed with natural dyes, including indigo/añil. Most of the fabrics were woven on back strap or flying shuttle looms. All embroidery is done by hand. *Textiles for this collection were gathered in the 1970's and 80's.
We are proudly presenting both colorful and subtle examples of vintage Guatemalan fabrics in our One World in Textiles collection.
#G-101 Añil tela de corbata (Indigo dyed and Ikat woven fabric)Collected in Antigua, Guatemala Mid 1970's
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#G-103 Sold
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VINTAGE JAPAN Silk, Cotton, Synthetic
From ancient times until the end of the 1800's, only the upper classes (nobles and samurai families) were allowed to wear garments made of silk. Commoners, some of whom were the talented weavers and dyers, who produced the precious fabric, were only allowed to make textiles for their own consumption from collected bast fibers such as hemp, banana, and later cotton. These natural fabrics known as saki ori were often dyed with indigo (aizome) and other plant colorants, or by dipping them mud as a resist.
By the mid 20th century, cotton was widely milled for work clothes, futon covers, and yukata (informal kimono). Ikat (kasuri) patterns, rustic stripes and checks warmed body and bed. We are fortunate to have been able to create several lovely neck pieces from these humble materials, in addition to Mid-century cotton yukata and exquisite antique silk kimono and obi fabrics.
From ancient times until the end of the 1800's, only the upper classes (nobles and samurai families) were allowed to wear garments made of silk. Commoners, some of whom were the talented weavers and dyers, who produced the precious fabric, were only allowed to make textiles for their own consumption from collected bast fibers such as hemp, banana, and later cotton. These natural fabrics known as saki ori were often dyed with indigo (aizome) and other plant colorants, or by dipping them mud as a resist.
By the mid 20th century, cotton was widely milled for work clothes, futon covers, and yukata (informal kimono). Ikat (kasuri) patterns, rustic stripes and checks warmed body and bed. We are fortunate to have been able to create several lovely neck pieces from these humble materials, in addition to Mid-century cotton yukata and exquisite antique silk kimono and obi fabrics.
# J-101 Vintage textiles discovered on Teramachi street Kyoto, Japan
J-#233 Rare Red Japan silk neckpiece with co-ordinated earrings. Stainless steel post.
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#J-102 Vintage cotton Yukata from Sendai, Tohoku Japan
J-#231 Vintage silk, hand painted kimono textile coordinated stainless steel post earrings 1/2" diameter
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# J-103 Vintage Japanese Kasuri (ikat) and indigo dyed
Vintage Japanese silk kimono textile w/
Antiqued Brass cuff
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VINTAGE HAWAII Printed Cotton "Blessed With Aloha" Printed cotton with colorful motifs reflecting the Tahitian and Polynesian heritage of the Hawaiian Islands came into its own in the 20th century. Aloha Shirts--once the unassuming garb of workmen--have become the trademark of Hawaii. The name “Aloha Shirt” was registered in 1936.
The weaving houses Daniel Adams Creations Tahiti hand printed textiles, and THC Hawaiian textiles produced exquisite printed designs in the 1960's and 70's
One World in Textiles collection of vintage Hawaiian textiles offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the color and energy of some of these mid-20th century Hawaiian prints curated into exciting abstract images. We think of our one-of-a-kind neck pieces and earrings as "VintageModern".
The weaving houses Daniel Adams Creations Tahiti hand printed textiles, and THC Hawaiian textiles produced exquisite printed designs in the 1960's and 70's
One World in Textiles collection of vintage Hawaiian textiles offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the color and energy of some of these mid-20th century Hawaiian prints curated into exciting abstract images. We think of our one-of-a-kind neck pieces and earrings as "VintageModern".
H #24 SUNSET Bracelet Vintage Hawaii textile, antiqued brass cuff.
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H #51 BRACELET Vintage Hawaii Aloha shirt, antiqued brass, etched Lucite
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#H-102 1960's textile Rich deep color and sophistication
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NORTH AMERICA, MID-CENTURY Bark cloth Before the development of woven textiles, bark cloth was produced in South East Asia and the Pacific Islands by soaking and beating the inner bark of certain trees into a paper-like fabric that was used for apparel.
Modern bark cloth is a soft, thick, slightly textured woven fabric. It is definitely softer than the original. Now associated with mid-century home fashion, used for curtains, drapery, upholstery, and slipcovers. Barkcloth was often printed with tropical, abstract, "atomic" and "boomerang" motifs, and was sometimes shot through with gold Lurex threads (“Las Vegas cloth”)
One World in Textiles presents you with the opportunity to wear abstracted designs of vintage bark cloth as personal adornment and a unique fashion statement.
Modern bark cloth is a soft, thick, slightly textured woven fabric. It is definitely softer than the original. Now associated with mid-century home fashion, used for curtains, drapery, upholstery, and slipcovers. Barkcloth was often printed with tropical, abstract, "atomic" and "boomerang" motifs, and was sometimes shot through with gold Lurex threads (“Las Vegas cloth”)
One World in Textiles presents you with the opportunity to wear abstracted designs of vintage bark cloth as personal adornment and a unique fashion statement.
#MC-101 Mid-Century barkcloth in tropical breeze colors
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#M-102 "Las Vegas cloth" Neck Piece is shot through with gold Lurex thread.
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#MC-103 Originally a curtain panel, now a beautiful upscale abstract design jewelry - SOLD-
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MC # 133 "Kenya" Neckpiece MidCentury bark cloth, machine embroidered grosgrain ribbon, etched Lucite
Antiqued Brass CUFF BRACELET in Mid-Century bark cloth
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MC #134 Chartreuse stripe Bib-style Neck piece MidCentury bark cloth, machine embroidered grosgrain ribbon, etched Lucite
MC#1334 "Kenya 2" Neckpiece in MidCentury barkcloth, machine embroidered grosgrain ribbon, etched Lucite. Coordinated earrings 1/2" diameter Nickel free stainless steel post
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MC #135 Green Kenya Adjustable bib-style neckpiece, machine embroidered grosgrain ribbon, etched Lucite
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1930'-1950's AMERICA Feed Sack Cotton At the end of the 1800´s, unbleached cotton bags replaced wooden barrels as food containers. Sugar, salt, feed, flour, etc. were packaged in these bags. When poverty in the U.S. became widespread just before, and during, the first great depression, American women used their creativity. They began adopting the fabric sacks to make clothing and quilting.
Manufacturers saw an opportunity to promote feed sacks, and around 1925 they hired artists to create colorful patterns to be printed on the plain white sacks. It was a clever marketing ploy. The feed sacks became a hot commodity and were sold or traded widely. The feed sack fabric was used for sewing after World War II and into the 1950´s, as it was considered patriotic to use them
Today, these nearly century old textiles are extremely collectible. They are still being acquired and used to make comforting quilts.
Here, you find authentic feedsack scraps transformed as a star in the universe of my One World in Textiles collection.
Manufacturers saw an opportunity to promote feed sacks, and around 1925 they hired artists to create colorful patterns to be printed on the plain white sacks. It was a clever marketing ploy. The feed sacks became a hot commodity and were sold or traded widely. The feed sack fabric was used for sewing after World War II and into the 1950´s, as it was considered patriotic to use them
Today, these nearly century old textiles are extremely collectible. They are still being acquired and used to make comforting quilts.
Here, you find authentic feedsack scraps transformed as a star in the universe of my One World in Textiles collection.
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FS #09 BRACELET Rare Feedsack print Mexican musician, antiqued brass, etched Lucite
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Earrings #22 Never "matchie matchie"! Fun. 7/8" Diameter
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WEST AFRICA (Nigeria, Ghana) "Dutch Wax" printed cotton
The Dutch East India Company began creating textile prints based on designs from Indonesia in the late 1800´s..They used a new roller printing technology to apply a resin resist instead of hot wax. It is a technique that mimics the "crackle effect" look of authentic Indonesian batik, but without its labor-íntensive method.
Originally manufactured by the Dutch for the Indonesian textile market, In 1846 tribal-like patterns and motifs of Africa appeared on printed fabric. Colors and patterns have great significance and are prized as gifts for special occasions. High end designers have participated in museum and fashion shows. Interestingly: Many of these authentic African designs are produced in the Dutch city of Helmond!
The Dutch East India Company began creating textile prints based on designs from Indonesia in the late 1800´s..They used a new roller printing technology to apply a resin resist instead of hot wax. It is a technique that mimics the "crackle effect" look of authentic Indonesian batik, but without its labor-íntensive method.
Originally manufactured by the Dutch for the Indonesian textile market, In 1846 tribal-like patterns and motifs of Africa appeared on printed fabric. Colors and patterns have great significance and are prized as gifts for special occasions. High end designers have participated in museum and fashion shows. Interestingly: Many of these authentic African designs are produced in the Dutch city of Helmond!
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#77 West Africa Dutch Wax printed cotton, machine embroidered grosgrain ribbon, etched Lucite.
CUFF RINGS West Africa Dutch Wax printed cotton, black Lucite, Antiqued Brass
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Partial view of Neck Piece WA #78 West Africa Dutch Wax printed cotton, machine embroidered grosgrain ribbon, etched Lucite
GREEN LONGING FOR SPRING
WA #42 Neckpiece and coordinated stainless steel post earrings. "Dutch Wax" printed cotton.
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WA #79 West Africa Dutch Wax printed cotton, machine embroidered grosgrain ribbon, etched Lucite
BRACELET West Africa Dutch Wax, antiqued brass cuff, black Lucite
WA # 80 GREEN SPRING Neckpiece and co-ordinated earrings (stainless steel post)
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INDIA Hand Woven and Printed Vintage Sarees
Indian wood block printing using complex designs carved into wood and the application of exquisite color is thought to be at least 2,000 years old.
A designated caste of craftsmen apply dyes created with natural materials and use resist techniques that are handed down from generation to generation. Millions of miles of super fine handwoven cotton for sarees (saris) have been printed in this fashion
In West Bengal, practical homemakers were the first to transform old, used sarees into beautiful "kantha" quilts by layering remnants (they did not use batting) and binding them together with a simple running stitch. One World in Textiles has deconstructed Vintage Kantha quilts remnants, chosing specific printed areas for the elements in neckpieces creating exquisite wearable artifacts.
Indian wood block printing using complex designs carved into wood and the application of exquisite color is thought to be at least 2,000 years old.
A designated caste of craftsmen apply dyes created with natural materials and use resist techniques that are handed down from generation to generation. Millions of miles of super fine handwoven cotton for sarees (saris) have been printed in this fashion
In West Bengal, practical homemakers were the first to transform old, used sarees into beautiful "kantha" quilts by layering remnants (they did not use batting) and binding them together with a simple running stitch. One World in Textiles has deconstructed Vintage Kantha quilts remnants, chosing specific printed areas for the elements in neckpieces creating exquisite wearable artifacts.
IN 103 Kantha Neckpiece
Deconstructed Kantha quilt / vintage sarees
Adjustable bib-style neck piece and co-ordinated earrings #95
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deconstructed Kantha quilt / vintage sarees Adjustable bib-style neck piece #96
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#102 Deconstructed Kantha quilt / vintage sarees Adjustable bib-style neckpiece and co-ordinated earrings
#87 Deconstructed Kantha quilt / vintage sarees adjustable bib-style neck piece
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