The "story of textiles is the story of human ingenuity," wrote Virginia Postrel, author of "The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World." We may not notice, but much of our language—and ...

In 2005, during a Matisse exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Decorative Arts curator Amelia Peck was asked to help explain the origins of a particular piece of blue printed fabric ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Left to right: A sample of work from Maine Fiberarts’ “Fiber Folio Stories” ...

From dressing the royals to dressing your home's walls, this elegant material is making a return in fashion and interiors alike. Courtesy of The Met If you’re interested in a simple yet elegant ...

One of the most important things hanging on the wall at “Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories,” which just opened at the Museum of Fine Arts, isn’t a quilt at all. Rather, it’s a swatch of pale, ...

Originally crafted from silk, brocade is a lustrous, high-quality woven fabric featuring intricate designs. Frequently used for upholstery and drapery, the luxurious textile is now made from a wide ...

Suffragists watch as Alice Paul sews stars onto banner. The “story of textiles is the story of human ingenuity,” wrote Virginia Postrel, author of “The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the ...