The Materials Culture Blog
Founder Interview: Arielle Speaks with United W...
Please tell us a little about your company: The Materials Design Co. (TMDCo.) creates unique, materials inspired jewelry and accessories. Our philosophy is to follow the lead of the materials-...
Founder Interview: Arielle Speaks with United W...
Please tell us a little about your company: The Materials Design Co. (TMDCo.) creates unique, materials inspired jewelry and accessories. Our philosophy is to follow the lead of the materials-...
Materials Feature: Recycled Glass Beads
African cultures have historically utilized recyclables and other second use items to create ornamental and decorative elements. These beads are part of an incredibly long history of recycled bead crafting.
Materials Feature: Recycled Glass Beads
African cultures have historically utilized recyclables and other second use items to create ornamental and decorative elements. These beads are part of an incredibly long history of recycled bead crafting.
Embroidery Q&A with Designer Arielle Salkin
"I get a lot of texture inspiration from nature and sometimes just very close-up looks at things people would often overlook... My embroideries often mimic these little moments of visual interest."
Embroidery Q&A with Designer Arielle Salkin
"I get a lot of texture inspiration from nature and sometimes just very close-up looks at things people would often overlook... My embroideries often mimic these little moments of visual interest."
Indigo: Ancient History and the Future of Fashi...
"Indigo is the only natural blue dye that exists in our world. Denim is still dyed with synthetic indigo, there's just nothing else like it."
Indigo: Ancient History and the Future of Fashi...
"Indigo is the only natural blue dye that exists in our world. Denim is still dyed with synthetic indigo, there's just nothing else like it."
Indigo: Ancient History and the Future of Fashi...
"Entire economies were built and destroyed based on natural dyes, wars were fought over natural dyes; learning the hows and whys of these pigments makes me feel connected to history."
Indigo: Ancient History and the Future of Fashi...
"Entire economies were built and destroyed based on natural dyes, wars were fought over natural dyes; learning the hows and whys of these pigments makes me feel connected to history."