Competition: win a copy of Weaving by Katie Treggiden
The latest Dezeen competition offers readers the chance to win one of five copies of Weaving: Contemporary Makers on the Loom.
In this book, design journalist Katie Treggiden explores the recent revival of this centuries-old craft by profiling over 20 contemporary weavers.
The book covers a wealth of ways in which professional designers, artisans, and artists have revitalised the craft today
The book covers a wealth of ways in which professional designers, artisans, and artists have revitalised the craft today.
Among the weavers are Daniel Harris, who makes textiles for famous brands using 19th-century looms, and Argentinian Alexandra Kehayoglou, who weaves natural landscapes for designers such as Dries van Noten.
Daniel Harris makes textiles for famous brands using nineteenth century looms "The book includes beautiful images of their studios, work and inspiration and in-depth essays on the craft's relationship with themes such as emancipation, migration and technologies," says publisher Ludion.
We revealed six of the most innovative makers profiled in the book in a recent story.
Buenos Aires-based Alexandra Kehayoglou uses her loom to produce hand-tufted carpets that act as maps of endangered landscapes
There are five hardcover copies up for grabs, containing 224 pages. The book is also available to buy online.
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