We come into contact with textiles every day. From the clothes we wear to the objects that decorate our home; it’s an art form that can be simultaneously beautiful and useful.

Textiles have been a fundamental part of human life since the beginnings of civilisation. The word textile is from the Latin texture which means “to weave”, “to braid” or “to construct”. In the beginning however, textiles were seen as utility only rather than something that could be aesthetically appreciated and observed.

Contemporary textile artists showcase the vast differences that are possible when dealing with fabric, thread and yarn.