Silk from Spiders

Over one million spiders were used to make up this textile, made in Madagascar it took 4 years to complete. It was displayed in the in The American Museum of Natural History and the National Geographic site provides the full story.

Maxine Bristow

The austere, minimalist workings of Maxine Bristow make strong references to crafts within it's process of careful, meticulous, repetitive stitch.

Ismini Samanidou

Section of final piece
Work in production

This incredible large scale woven jacquard by Ismini Samanidou was shown at the Jerwood Contemporary Makers in 2009. The piece is quite beautiful with a strong sense of a historical narrative, as a weaver I was fascinated by it's production.

Australian Tapestry

David Noonan, Untitled, 2009. (230cm x 293 cm)

This is the latest piece created by the famous Australian Tapestry Workshop. Designed by David Noonan, it was then woven by 3 of the Studio's resident weavers. The image is incredibly complex and a testament to the skills of the makers.

Dierdre Nelson

The artworks and community projects of Dierdre Nelson centre in crafts and around issue's of sustainable craft.

How to make a Furoshiki.

A furoshiki traditional (and sustainable) wrapping process for a present - fully recyclable.