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#KaySekimachi (b. 1926) transforms thread, paper, and organic materials into delightfully expressive textiles, vessels, and sculpture. These two #Washi Vessels from 1987 are made from Japanese paper, stitched and folded. #CaliforniaCrafts This tweet was posted on July 01, 2019.
#MiguelArzabe’s weaving process is an homage to the textile tradition of his Andean heritage (Bolivia). He creates his own patterns inspired by Andean motifs that describe the environment and mythology of a particular region. #MuseumFromHome #publicart This tweet was posted on September 14, 2020.
Although the Philippine Textile Research Institute began exploring ways to mechanize piña with machine-assisted fiber extraction as early as the 1970s, hand production by small enterprises still predominates. #PineappletoPina #piña This tweet was posted on September 13, 2022.
Christopher Dresser (1834–1904) realized a future in which high-quality design could merge with machine production. He enjoyed a prolific career, designing everything from wallpaper to furniture, metalwork, ceramics, and textiles. #victorianpaperedwall #wallpaper This tweet was posted on July 27, 2022.
Currently on display, we have "#EmpoweringThreads" featuring traditional textiles woven by indigenous #Mayan women. https://t.co/fiwRUY90zl https://t.co/cOsPpkmjtD This tweet was posted on September 13, 2017.
Did you know that “California Studio Craft: Featuring Works from the Forrest L. Merrill Collection” features work by the husband and wife team of woodworker Bob Stocksdale (1913–2003) and textile artist Kay Sekimachi (b. 1926)? #CaliforniaCrafts #ValentinesDay This tweet was posted on February 14, 2020.
During the 1870s, stores specializing in Japanese art & merchandise opened across the U.S. These stores, many of which were owned by Japanese entrepreneurs who also worked with museums & galleries, sold various items, such as kimono, textiles, woodblock prints, & fans. #Japonisme This tweet was posted on August 22, 2022.
Event Alert! March 28, 2023, at 7PM PST: Join our curator Nicole and fashion designer Anthony Cruz Legarda for a talk on our recent exhibition on Pina textile lace! The talk will be ONLINE. Sign up here: https://t.co/3cbIucGItA This tweet was posted on February 10, 2023.
For centuries, women in San Andrés have woven textiles on backstrap looms, like those used in the Classic Maya Period. #empoweringthreads This tweet was posted on October 05, 2017.
Gustav Stickley created textiles, such as this table scarf, for Arts and Crafts interiors using embroidery. #SFOArtsandCrafts This tweet was posted on August 20, 2017.
His signature textile is piña, and he has played a pivotal role in incorporating the fabric into high fashion designs, including bridal gowns, women’s couture, and men’s shirts. #PineappletoPina #piña This tweet was posted on August 29, 2022.
Historically known for their beautifully carved wooden headrests, the Shona also have a rich tradition of handcrafted basketry, pottery, instruments, tools, textiles, and jewelry. #ZimbabweSculpture #Zimbabwe #Shona This tweet was posted on October 12, 2022.
In addition to making their own textiles, the Shakers crafted the related production tools. http://t.co/O4sdNA4tUG This tweet was posted on February 28, 2013.
In honor of our 40th anniversary, every week this year we are highlighting one of our past exhibitions. In 2011, we presented "The Enduring Designs of Josef Frank" featuring textiles and furnishings by Josef Frank, a leading pioneer of Swedish Modern design. #TBTSFOM #SFOMat40 This tweet was posted on January 16, 2020.
In the mid-1950s, the Airline Textile Manufacturing Company, (also known as Airtex) began to produce @united-branded bags. #themainline This tweet was posted on October 26, 2017.
Initially trained as a textile designer at the Glasgow School of Art, #SheliaMcDonald later focused on jewelry and #silversmithing. Her skills in these areas are reflected in the intricate detailing of this Peacock Caddy Spoon, made in 2015. #BritishSilver This tweet was posted on February 15, 2019.
Learn more about "#EmpoweringThreads: Textiles of #JolomMayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on January 20, 2018.
Learn more about "#EmpoweringThreads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the IT. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on September 27, 2017.
Learn more about "#EmpoweringThreads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on January 31, 2018.
Learn more about "#EmpoweringThreads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on March 22, 2018.
Learn more about "#EmpoweringThreads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on January 03, 2018.
Learn more about "#EmpoweringThreads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on February 15, 2018.
Learn more about "#EmpoweringThreads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on November 25, 2017.
Learn more about "#EmpoweringThreads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on February 27, 2018.
Learn more about "#EmpoweringThreads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the Intl Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on August 31, 2017.
Learn more about "#EmpoweringThreads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the Intl Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on October 27, 2017.
Learn more about "Empowering Threads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN #EmpoweringThreads This tweet was posted on December 20, 2017.
Learn more about "Empowering Threads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN #EmpoweringThreads This tweet was posted on January 11, 2018.
Learn more about "Empowering Threads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUXRpHN This tweet was posted on December 07, 2017.
Learn more about "Empowering Threads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fiwRUY90zl This tweet was posted on February 09, 2018.
Magdalena López López, a master artisan from the village of Bayalemó in San Andrés Larráinzar, has woven a series of long and exquisite muestrario textiles. #EmpoweringThreads This tweet was posted on January 30, 2018.
Our exhibition on #Mayan artisans features textiles woven on #backstrap #looms. Wonder how they do it? Check it out https://t.co/VROtSOxIFz This tweet was posted on October 20, 2017.
Our newest exhibition “From Pineapple to Piña: A Philippine Textile Treasure” is now on display in Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Unique to the Philippines, piña is an extraordinary textile made by weaving the fibers of the leaves of the pineapple plant. #PineappletoPina This tweet was posted on April 18, 2022.
Our newest exhibition, "Empowering Threads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik," will feature this 8-foot-long loom! This tweet was posted on August 10, 2017.
Our upcoming exhibit on piña lace, a Philippine textile made from pineapple fiber, presented our preparators with the challenge of how to safely display these delicate works of art. They came up with the perfect, conservator-approved solution: Fosshape. #behindthescenes This tweet was posted on April 01, 2022.
Pantelhó, #Mexico is home to communities of Tzotzil-speaking #Mayan artisans who weave distinctive, backstrap-loomed textiles. #EmpoweringThreads This tweet was posted on December 19, 2017.