Made by matting together wool fibers with humidity and friction, felting requires little technological expertise. It is thought to be one of the earliest techniques for making textiles and is a very versatile material.
The Fashioning Felt exhibition will feature contemporary uses of industrial felt in many fields including product design, fashion, architecture and home furnishings. On display will be amazing things such as two-dimensional carpets to three-dimensional environments with the aim of highlighting both the material and the designers themselves.
The exhibition will begin with historic examples of felts. It will be on view from March 6 – September 7, 2009 and is organized by Susan Brown, Assistant Curator of Textiles.
Woolly Art Installations
'Fashioning Felt' Exhibition Brings Back the Ancient Crafting Material
Trend Themes
1. Industrial Felt in Product Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of industrial felt in product design to create unique and sustainable products.
2. Felt Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine modern fashion trends with traditional felting techniques to create innovative and eco-friendly garments.
3. Felt in Architecture and Home Furnishings - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate felt into architectural designs and home furnishings to provide new aesthetic and functional possibilities.
Industry Implications
1. Product Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate industrial felt into product design to enhance functionality and sustainability.
2. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce felt as a unique and eco-friendly material in the fashion industry, creating new design possibilities.
3. Architecture and Home Furnishings - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize felt in architectural and home furnishing designs to create visually striking and functional spaces and products.