Printing on fabric: through time and around the world
The history of textile printing
The origins The history of textile printing is closely linked to the world of dyeing. The first printed fabrics originated in the East and date
Printing on fabric: through time and around the world
Fabric printing here and elsewhere – France
Throughout the world, the history of fabric printing is closely linked to that of dyeing. The first fabrics adorned with printed patterns appeared in the
Printing on fabric: through time and around the world
Printing on fabric here and elsewhere – Spain
When talking about Spain, it is impossible to talk about fabric printing and fashion without mentioning Desigual, a company that has long been recognized as
Printing on fabric: through time and around the world
Fabric printing here and elsewhere – Russia
In Moscow, Russia, there is the Museum of Decorative, Applied and Popular Arts. It has hundreds of documents retracing Russian textile history from the 17th
Printing on fabric: through time and around the world
Fabric printing here and elsewhere – Japan
The Katagami Japan has a long tradition in textile printing. Paper stencil printing, called katagami, spread across the archipelago from the 13th century. However, this
Printing on fabric: through time and around the world
Fabric printing here and elsewhere – China
China is today a world leader in the manufacture of consumer products. The 2016 Deloitte Manufacturing Competitiveness Index ranked China as one of the most competitive
Printing on fabric: through time and around the world
Printing here and elsewhere in the world – Africa and its fashion
When we think of African fabrics, we often imagine colorful patterns of the tribal type, represented with bright and contrasting colors, from bright yellow to
Printing on fabric: through time and around the world
The origins of Batik
Long before fabric printing, humans painted woven fabrics by hand to embellish and ennoble them. The Batik technique was already practiced a long time ago