Specialization in Textile Art and Contemporary Tapestry Techniques

Overview

“Textile art holds centuries of stories—woven with purpose, beauty, and emotion. From ancient techniques to modern expressions, this journey reveals how fiber connects cultures, ideas, and identities. Discover how every thread carries meaning, and how your hands can become tools for storytelling, reflection, and creative freedom.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Introduction, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Textile Art and Contemporary Tapestry Techniques. Master frame loom weaving fundamentals, explore warp and weft techniques, and create unique textile compositions.

Partial transcription of the video

“Textile art represents humanity's oldest creative expression. From prehistoric basket weaving to medieval epic tapestries, fiber manipulation has served both functional and artistic purposes across every culture. My love for nature is reflected in both the colors and motifs I choose for my tapestries and the fibers I use for my pieces, which are all natural. Tapestry evolved from ancient Egyptian techniques through European medieval workshops to contemporary installations. William Morris revolutionized textile design, while Annie Albers brought weaving into fine arts. modern pioneers like S...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Textile Art and Contemporary Tapestry Techniques

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (1)
• 27 students
• 6 units
• 81 lessons (12h 53m)
• 35 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Fine Arts, Textile Design, Weaving