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“Cloth(ing) the Green: An Ode to Nature’s Future” is a project by Accra-based Kumfo Domfo (@kumfodomfo) that delves into the environmental impact of textile waste and waste colonialism. By transforming discarded clothing and fabric offcuts into upcycled, hand-painted garments, the initiative fosters a visual dialogue about fashion’s role in sustainability. It highlights the effects of second-hand clothing redistribution and examines the dynamic relationship between urban environments and…

Polly Leonard is the founder of Selvedge magazine. Launched 12 years ago following a successful crowdfunding campaign, what originally started as a one-off publication created in Polly’s front room...

Founder of Paiwand, a unique textile studio that repurposes fashion waste into upcycled handwoven textiles, Ashita Singhal is a weaver, textile artist, and social entrepreneur. She believes in working with limited resources and local materials. Being born and bred in Delhi, one of India's most polluted cities, she star

The Selvedge World Fair 2021 is here and we are so excited to share our celebration of cloth, culture and creativity with the wonderful textiles community we have here. Read on for a final introduction to just some of the 150 master artisans taking part from 31 August - 5 September. It’s your last chance to buy a ticke

Image: Cressida Bell, Parasol Shawl, Cream Yellow Blue. We were delighted to interview to textile designer Cressida Bell following our article Squaring the Circle in the current issue of Selvedge, 105 Checks & Stripes. Read on to explore more about Cressida's colourful life, including her design process, her thoug

Sabine Kaner is a UK fine art textile artist. Her exhibition Hand Stitched Stories at The Knitting & Stitching Show 2023 at Alexandra Palace, London from 5 – 8 October 2023 and Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate from 16 – 19 November 2023.Sabine, in your own words, as a fine art textile practitioner you bring a

Selvedge Magazine on Instagram: “MAKING PEACE Finding Solice in Daily Rituals Sewing (continued)⠀ ⠀ Sewing together - stitching pieces of needlework or bent over a quilting…”

A whole day to myself is a rare treat and not one I squander lightly so when the occasion arose on Saturday, I jumped on a train to Rye to visit the recently renovated Merchant & Mills fabric store. After an easy walk from the station, I arrived at the bright airy space. stocked with a carefully curated collection

Christine Mayer incorporates vintage linens and textile finds into her unique garment designs using draping techniques creating wearable art.