The Quilts of India is a good slideshow of Indian quilts compiled in India or abroad. The lavishly illustrated manuscript identifies and chronicles the historic and contemporary context of quiltmaking. The evocative quilts were photographed in museums, collectors studios and rural villages. This allows the viewer to experience the contextual relationship between art and society. Rare examples of over twenty-five unique quilting genres were discovered during three years of research. They present the richness of an extensive textile tradition from the most ornate embroidered Indo-Portuguese coverlets to simple utility quilts. Each quilt is a reflection of the ancient and diverse Indian culture
This short video made by Patrick Finn is an architectural story of India about where water meets stone to create a bridge for the senses visually and in sound. Patrick is very good at catching the moment as though on is ther ein person. We really enjoy his work and he certainly has the eye for detail and culture, and always chooses great music to make it even more of a pleasure.
How to design a complete bedroom makeover using only paint, Murals and Stencils. The guy shows you stage by stage how to quickly transform your bedroom. This video shows a cool design which will especially appeal for a guys bedroom or for Teenagers. But the technique is also perfect if you have always wondered how to create big or small wall murals be it Floral, or modern or statement designs.
The techniques hwon here apply for Living rooms, bedroom or master bedrooms, or even hallways or dens. He shows Painting with stencils and using a overhead projector.
Thought it may help some of you out there. Just let your imagination go wild.
Some simple but very effective colour scheme ideas in how to choose and match contrasting paint ideas in this video. When painting the interior walls of your home, remember that darker shades need additional coats for a professional look. The actual shade or the color, mainly darker shades, can only truly be seen after the paint is dry, so allow enough time between each coat to ensure the right colour match.
There is no sound with this video, but it might spark some great ideas for those on a tight budget or want a simple makeover ideas.
A short video of just 2 minutes exploring the interior designs of some good projects with artistic flair.
The style is a bit more modern but good use of cushions, rugs, and accessories
Look out for the colour decorations and home furnishing accessories that combine style with creativity.
Hopefully these living room designs give you some inspiration for upgrading your home to achieve the ideal look and feel you desire
An insight into what we do at Publisher Textiles. This video gives you an understanding of how timely the process of hand screen printing is. This particular design Botanica was done by Mark Cawood; it is a four colour print based on a poinsettia plant. This fabric is printed in-house in our Factory in Leichhardt, Sydney..Enjoy! www.publishertextiles.com.au
This short video gives some great visual ideas if you looking for a Classic Bedroom Furniture Design ideas but have a tight budget proving that it doesn’t have to be expensive. You can decorate with Traditional Beds and other decor and easily stay within a budget. Maybe also consider attending furniture auctions or using Ebay to find classic beds that just need a polish or repaint to give you a classic look
Simple video advice on how to use various industrial materials to give a chic look to your home. Using new and old items, salvaged items like cast iron pieces blended with classic weathered woods from around the world, you can make your home unique, with practical but fun ideas that will appeal to all sorts of tastes.
An amateur video of a Singhalese Lady from Sri Lanka who is producing her own colorful fabrics to later on make shirts and sarongs sold mainly to foreign visitors looking for a handmade and more personal gift to carry home. Shirts are custom made for each client if requested with designs unique to the clients orders.
Batik: Melted wax is applied to cloth before being dipped in dye. It is common for people to use a mixture of beeswax and paraffin wax. The beeswax will hold to the fabric and the paraffin wax will allow cracking, which is a characteristic of batik. Wherever the wax has seeped through the fabric, the dye will not penetrate. Sometimes several colours are used, with a series of dyeing, drying and waxing steps.
Thin wax lines are made with a canting, a wooden handled tool with a tiny metal cup with a tiny spout, out of which the wax seeps. After the last dyeing, the fabric is hung up to dry. Then it is dipped in a solvent to dissolve the wax, or ironed between paper towels or newspapers to absorb the wax and reveal the deep rich colors and the fine crinkle lines that give batik its character.Maintaining batik
For all BATIK Textiles the following rules apply:
Hand wash, or best just soak the cloth
Use very little detergent, best to use lerak
Hang the batik directly, do not squeeze the cloth
Do not hang in direct sunlight
The iron should not directly touch the cloth, best to use a steam iron
Silk batik is best dry-cleaned
Do not spray perfume onto the cloth directly (Wikipedia)
This short video of 4 minutes covers by Libby Langdon covers 5 design mistakes that home owners make with small spaces, so if you have got a small space have a good look and be surprised. Here are the top five design mistakes and how to fix them quickly.