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Be it in furniture, clothing or toys, the fashion industry thrives
on change.
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This week's fashions are next week's rags – today's toys,
tomorrow's trash. Designers must continue to churn out new ideas and products.
The design process is a complex one. A successful designer
must not only have creative flair, but also be able to blend patterns
and textures to create the desired impact. Everywhere we look there are
patterns, shapes and textures, both natural and man-made. These often
become the inspiration for future fashion trends.
This week's Hot Topics uses the context of design to focus
on the area of textiles.
Starter Activities for Students
Levels 1-4
Maori Arts
Patterns of the Pacific
Patterns are dominant in the cultures of the Pacific. Many
island cultures have patterns that are distinctive and have particular
significance.
Students could compare examples from these sites and perhaps create
a frieze for the classroom walls.
The Wearable Art
Awards website has graphics and information about past award winners,
and should provide inspiration for discussions on textiles and their purpose.
The Canada's
Museum for Textiles has information about the museum, and also offers
virtual exhibitions on textiles from a range of countries. This month,
the site features several exhibitions including
"Stitching Women's Lives" (India) and "The Matting Season"
(Newfoundland).
The exhibitions are updated regularly.
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