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Saturday, January 19, 2019

Looms with a view: weavers give ancient craft a modern twist

From spun metal to twisted horse hair, these four women are finding new platforms for an old craft

From gallery spaces to Instagram, practitioners of the ancient craft of handweaving are finding new platforms for their work. This, coupled with a growing appreciation for all things handmade and an increasing awareness of the environmental impact of the textile industry, has resulted in a wave of weavers who operate at the intersection of art, craft and design.

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