I taught two classes at Royal University Meridies today. I've updated the files on my Islamic/Italian Influence page and the Classes/Papers page, but here are the links for easy access.
Islamic Influence on Italian Textiles v 1.75 (last taught Royal Meridies University 2022)
A discussion of some of the ways the Islamic World influenced textile motifs that have come to be known as "Italian".
A discussion of some of the ways the Islamic World influenced textile motifs that have come to be known as "Italian".
Basic Italian Hemstitch 3.0 (last taught Royal Meridies University 2022)
Instructions for the basic drawn thread hemstitch and a variation as well as examples of its use from 15th & 16th-century art.
