The traditional craft of weaving is experiencing a modern revival, as makers experiment with digital technologies and taboo topics. Here are six individuals who are leading the movement.
A new book titled Weaving: Contemporary Makers on the Loom offers a survey of the contemporary weaving scene. Published by Ludion, it identifies more than 20 weavers from around the globe that are updating the craft for the 21st century and also making it more sustainable.
According to author Katie Treggiden, today's weavers are using new technologies to push the boundaries of the 8,000-year-old practice, while also embracing important topics and issues, from gender to migration.
"Weaving is an ancient craft undergoing a contemporary renaissance ? from Esty-sellers with huge Instagram followings to weavers hoping to solve some of the world's biggest problems through innovation," she told Dezeen. Here are six of the most innovative makers featured:

Jen Keane
California-based Jen Keane is pioneering a technique she calls "microbial weaving" to incorporate microorganisms such as bacteria and yeast into her textiles. Her aim is to create natural alternatives to high-performance synthetic fabrics.
"It would be great to say, lets just switch back to traditional natural fibres like cotton, wool, and silk, but its not realistic," she said. "In some applications they could work, yes, but we simply don't have the land/resources to grow enough of them."

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