The Pattern Base : Over 550 Contemporary Textil... Here

Emphasizes a renewed value for the handmade, tactility, and traditional construction techniques despite the rise of digital processes.

The book is structured into two primary sections that serve as both a reference and an inspirational guide for designers:

, authored by Kristi O’Meara and edited by Audrey Victoria Keiffer , is an influential sourcebook published by Thames & Hudson in 2015. The 368-page volume showcases the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and digital innovation in contemporary textile design. Core Content and Organization The pattern base : over 550 contemporary textil...

Highlights how digital technology has liberated textile design, allowing for precise manipulation and experimental materials.

and Fabric Swatches (knitted, woven, and dyed). Emphasizes a renewed value for the handmade, tactility,

Provides in-depth biographies and features on 13 to 15 emerging textile designers, such as Lorenzo Nanni (beadwork) and Anita Hirlekar (textured felt and velvet). Thematic Focus

Features over 550 high-resolution designs from more than 150 international artists. The designs are categorized by pattern type: Geometric and Floral . Digital Abstract and Representational . Showcases patterns that impact diverse fields

Showcases patterns that impact diverse fields, including fashion, jewelry, home goods, and fine art. Background and Impact