Inspired by the Palace and Mosque exhibition, a wonderful feast of beautiful textile creations were produced last November during a short practical course, ‘An Introduction to Islamic Textile Design’ at Firshill Community Primary School.
In the space of just a few weeks, participants explored aspects of pattern in Islamic textiles and designed their own. Using fabric dying and embroidery techniques, each one then worked on their own project, to produce something for the home which would show off the patterns they had developed. The final products are just stunning! They include tablecloths, wall hangings and a framed calligraphy picture.
Photos of these creations will be on show at the Palace and Mosque exhibition at the Millennium Galleries on digital display screens. (And a new book of Islamic patterns has been added to Burngreave Library, if you want to be inspired to try and create your own designs.)