Here we celebrate designers, artists, practitioners or researchers working with textiles who have otherwise been under-represented within curriculums, the history of textiles, and are likely to be rarely mentioned in classrooms.
Please take time to get to know them and be inspired by their diverse approaches to textiles and textile processes.
Althea McNish was one of the first women of West Indian heritage to gain recognition in her field of Textile design. Having been born in Trinidad and
Liz Collins is a published multi-media artist who has exhibited internationally.
Focusing on Interdisciplinary design, Abiola’s work cultivates the exploration of culture & sustainability through storytelling and emotionally
Kayani specialises in hand-dying and screen printed textiles as an expression of her cultural identity and Pakistani heritage.