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FABRICS

Textures

by Stienie Greyling

his winter is all about texture and was simple; the manipulation of pigments
unique patterns. Expect to see a on a liquid surface were developed into
Tlot of leopard print and chequered swirling patterns and transferred onto
wools for creating warm, soft coats and paper.
well-tailored winter skirts. This winter
will bring together a range of quirky and Scribbles and Scrawls.
unique patterns. The combination of black on white
While velvet has been a huge trend over pattern is versatile, easy to layer and
the last few years, it still remains a popular always popular. This season an assortment
choice for many. When looking to add of bold drawings and scribbles has landed
a touch of velvet elegance to a home, on textiles, including a deconstructed
consider what other fabrics this will pair homage to the classic animal print
with. Velvet accent chairs, headboards, channelled by New York interior and
cushions or stools are a great place to product designer Christiane Lemieux.
start experimenting with this luxurious Ancient Egypt.
material. The shade of it all. Agatha Christie’s whodunit Death on
Today marble patterns are considered The French expression ombré loosely
timeless and classic, especially when translates as tones of colour that gradually the Nile is getting a silver screen reboot
along with decorative flourishes and
reproduced on wallpaper and fabrics fade from light to dark. Traditionally used fabrics based on Egyptian works of art.
in a mix of colours. Originally as a background in fabrics, contemporary Green in approach and green in
invented in the 12th century in Japan variations are colourful studies produced colour is to take 2022 by storm, just as
as SUMINAGASHI, the fluid motif in vibrant shades that can hold their own. it dominated popular colour charts last
migrated to Turkey, eventually arriving Not to be confused with tie-dye which is a year. Sage and mineral based greens bring
in Europe in the 1700s in a more resist dyeing method that is also having a nature indoors and enrich interior spaces.
distinguished repeat. The design process fashion moment.

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