narrow swaths of geometrics across double weaves and tube weaves create a vertical banded design; heat and abrasion create a crinkled, springy, narrow fabric; ends serged

%C2%A9 Nuno Corporation %2F Vanilla%2C Reiko Sudo%2C 1988

Vanilla, 1988

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With the inclusion of an elastic thread in the construction of the double woven fabric the irregular, independent 'pockets' created by the designer were allowed to collapse. The inspiration that motivated these weaving experiments was the desire to recreate the texture of dried vanilla beans.

Details
Title
Vanilla
Artist Life
born 1953
Role
Designer
Accession Number
2006.120.23
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narrow swaths of geometrics across double weaves and tube weaves create a vertical banded design; heat and abrasion create a crinkled, springy, narrow fabric; ends serged

© Nuno Corporation / Vanilla, Reiko Sudo, 1988

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