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Introduction Knitting is one of the most fundamental textile techniques, produced from a continuous yarn and simple needles, yet its origins are shrouded in the mists of time. Early examples of knitting dating from Coptic and Egyptian cultures still exist, along with hats, stockings and knitted undergarments from the sixteenth century. While their earliest history…

Knitwear Chanel to Westwood Exhibition , London Fashion and Textiles museum

Knitwear Chanel to Westwood exhibition

Yesterday a friend and I went to the latest exhibition at the London Fashion and Textile museum in Bermondsey. I've visited a few exhibitions there before (Kaffe Fassett and Bellville Sassoon.) It really is a gem of a place. Originally founded by Zandra Rhodes in 2003, it's now operated by Newham college. Before buying our…

Fashion and Textile Museum: Knitwear, Chanel to Westwood

Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood

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May 14, 2014 - KNITWEAR Chanel to Westwood exhibition (open Sept 2014) with inspirational knits by Coco Chanel, seen here in striped jersey c1929

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