Tag Archives: #Textiles

Good Morning Vietnam!

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

On 25 April, 2016 Australia and New Zealand celebrated ANZAC Day joint war and conflict commemorations, with a special emphasis on the celebration of the Australian involvement in the Vietnam Veterans 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, in … Continue reading →

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Just one piece of the major Jigsaw

Posted on June 7, 2015 by

Jigsaw is a clothing retailer with outlets in Britain, the United States and an independent licencee in Australia. Formerly only a women’s clothier, Jigsaw launched their menswear range in 2012. The company is based on Mortlake Road in Kew, south west London and has 47 outlets across … Continue reading →

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I ask you… Does this bag look warped?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by

Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven on a vertical loom. It is composed of two sets of interlaced threads, those running parallel to the length (called the warp); and those running to the parallel of the width … Continue reading →

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Alannah Alarmer!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

If you’re a “girly” girl like me, you will be sobbing into your lace and bead-trimmed floral hanky. Australian fashion designer Alannah Hill, has announced splitsville from her label “Alannah Hill“, which she started nearly 20 years ago. What once … Continue reading →

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Florelei

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Not sure if I have just invented a new word or not – but florelei (pron. like Lorelei) covers all things floral (guys, you can read that as girly). I am a sucker for a great floral pattern, be it … Continue reading →

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