You probably all know about this already, but Madeline Weinrib is a very inspiring textile designer. I am only mentioning this because I didn't know about her. Because I live under a rock.
Since I started looking at John Robshaw's work a couple of weeks ago, I just can't get gauzy blockprinted fabrics out of my head. And when I was looking back through some old magazines this past weekend, I came across Madeline's designs, and immediately went to her site to check them out. She's the granddaughter of the founders of ABC Carpet and Home. So, she knows a thing or two about carpets, pillows and upholstery. But, regardless of affiliation, her collections are purely beautiful.
Using time honored textile techniques, such as suzani, ikat, block printing, and more (these blue rugs up here are denim!) There's a lot of contemporary flair to her pieces...contrasted by a grounded traditionalism.
Take a peek on the Madeline Weinrib Atelier site. What a treat.
See last week's post on John Robshaw's block printed textiles here.
