History and Design of Textile

What is fabric? What is its function?

How is fabric design created and what is the significance of image and color in fabric?

During the workshop, students will learn about the history of fabric, patterns of fabrics from Georgia and other countries (decorative, consumer/industrial) and understand the meaning of the motifs depicted on them. They will also learn about the role color plays in fabric design and how it enhances its appearance and appeal.

During the workshop, students will study the process of creating a fabric drawing (rapport), create their own images and select color for artistic fabric.

Artistic fabric patterns will be created on paper.

Workshop duration: 1 hour or 1:30

Age of participants: The workshop is designed for adolescents aged 13 to 18.

Number of participants: The workshop is designed for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 students.

Nino Kvirivishvili is a Georgian artist who works mainly on textile installations. Her work explores the processes of transformation and the ways in which history is reflected in material culture. Through abstract visual language and multi-layered compositions, she explores the evolution of visual forms and narratives over time, reinterpreting traditional textile techniques in the context of contemporary art.

Her work is frequently exhibited, both in Georgia and internationally. Recent solo exhibitions include: SIGNS (Czech Cultural Center, Paris), Industrial Narratives (Wäschefabrik Museum, Bielefeld), Pop-Up: Textiles (Textile Shop, Tbilisi) and “Soviet Rainbow: From Textile Shop to Museum” (State Silk Museum, Tbilisi).