<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Design For Mankind &#187; textiles</title> <atom:link href="http://www.designformankind.com/tag/textiles/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.designformankind.com</link> <description>design is inevitable. celebrated. design for mankind.</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:46:40 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>a global warming rug.</title><link>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/08/a-global-warming-rug/</link> <comments>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/08/a-global-warming-rug/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:00:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>erin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[global warming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[global warming rug]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pattern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[polar bear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rug]]></category> <category><![CDATA[textiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.designformankind.com/?p=21321</guid> <description><![CDATA[Wowza. Very, very creative. LINK:  NANIMARQUINA]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-21323" title="global warming rug" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2011/08/global-warming-rug-412x289.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="289" /></p><p>Wowza. Very, very creative.</p><p>LINK:  <a href="http://www.nanimarquina.com/en/products/rugs/global-warming">NANIMARQUINA</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/08/a-global-warming-rug/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>a sweet tea towel.</title><link>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/08/a-sweet-tea-towel/</link> <comments>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/08/a-sweet-tea-towel/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:00:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>erin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mademoiselle dimanche]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pattern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tea-towel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[textiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.designformankind.com/?p=21224</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mademoiselle Dimanche has one of the best collection of textiles around. Love this sweet little pattern! LINK:  MADEMOISELLE DIMANCHE]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-full wp-image-21226 aligncenter" title="tea towel" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2011/07/tea-towel1.jpg" alt="" width="373" height="447" /></p><p>Mademoiselle Dimanche has one of the best collection of textiles around. Love this sweet little pattern!</p><p>LINK:  <a href="http://www.mademoiselledimanche.com/#/1/0/">MADEMOISELLE DIMANCHE</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/08/a-sweet-tea-towel/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>black and white things.</title><link>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/07/black-and-white-things/</link> <comments>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/07/black-and-white-things/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:12:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>erin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category> <category><![CDATA[black wedges]]></category> <category><![CDATA[black-and-white]]></category> <category><![CDATA[black-white]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cowhide rug]]></category> <category><![CDATA[emilie voirin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[herringbone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pattern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[round-up]]></category> <category><![CDATA[suki cheema]]></category> <category><![CDATA[textiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[throw]]></category> <category><![CDATA[towel buddy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[white zinfandel]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.designformankind.com/?p=20848</guid> <description><![CDATA[Black and white is my first love, always. You&#8217;ll see what I mean Wednesday when I share my guest bedroom on HGTV. For now, enjoy a snippet of monochromatic mighties. [LINKS: Apothecary soaps, Towel Buddy, White Zinfandel, Emilie Voirin's work, Herringbone Cowhide Rug, Black Motor Wedges, Suki Cheema Throw]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20849" title="black-and-white" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2011/07/black-and-white.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="700" /></p><p>Black and white is my first love, always. You&#8217;ll see what I mean  Wednesday when I share my guest bedroom on HGTV. For now, enjoy a  snippet of monochromatic mighties.</p><p>[LINKS: <a href="http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/apsoset.html">Apothecary soaps</a>, <a href="http://www.lateteaucube.com/pratique-et-design/19-towel-buddy.html">Towel Buddy</a>, <a href="http://shop.creaturesofcomfort.us/whitezinfandelno1food.aspx">White Zinfandel</a>, <a href="http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/11903/emilie-voirin-bun-box-whips-and-shaving-brush.html">Emilie Voirin's work</a>, <a href="http://shophorne.com/herringbone-cowhide-rug-black-white-yerra-p-750.html">Herringbone Cowhide Rug</a>, <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Shoes/Wedges/-Let-s-Motor-Wedge">Black Motor Wedges</a>, <a href="http://shophorne.com/hand-woven-city-wall-throw-suki-cheema-p-880.html">Suki Cheema Throw</a>]</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/07/black-and-white-things/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>the perfect tea towels.</title><link>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/05/the-perfect-tea-towels/</link> <comments>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/05/the-perfect-tea-towels/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 18:00:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>erin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blueprint]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gradient]]></category> <category><![CDATA[grid]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hay-scholten-baijings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ombre]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pattern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stripes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tea-towel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tea-towels]]></category> <category><![CDATA[textiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.designformankind.com/?p=20002</guid> <description><![CDATA[With a wide variety of colorways and a dash of pattern, these Hay &#38; Scholten &#38; Baijings tea towels ($32) are skyrocketing to the top of my kitchen wish list. LINK:  A+R]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-20004" title="affordable-tea-towels" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2011/05/affordable-tea-towels-412x277.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="277" /></p><p>With a wide variety of colorways and a dash of pattern, these Hay &amp; Scholten &amp; Baijings tea towels ($32) are skyrocketing to the top of my kitchen wish list.</p><p>LINK:  <a href="http://aplusrstore.com/product.php?id=768">A+R</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/05/the-perfect-tea-towels/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>a knitted necklace.</title><link>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/03/a-knitted-necklace/</link> <comments>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/03/a-knitted-necklace/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:00:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>erin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Style]]></category> <category><![CDATA[girl]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hammock]]></category> <category><![CDATA[jewelry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[knit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[knitted]]></category> <category><![CDATA[knitted-necklace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[knitwear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mountains]]></category> <category><![CDATA[nature]]></category> <category><![CDATA[necklace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ponder-knitwear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[textiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.designformankind.com/?p=19157</guid> <description><![CDATA[You know I&#8217;ve got a thing for knitted textiles used in unexpected ways, so this Ponder Knitwear piece (for $104!) is screaming my name. p.s. Akasha Rabut shot this lookbook, so you know I&#8217;m in love! LINK:  PONDER KNITWEAR]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-19159" title="ponder-knitwear" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2011/03/ponder-knitwear-412x466.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="466" /></p><p>You know I&#8217;ve got a thing for <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/?s=knit">knitted textiles</a> used in unexpected ways, so this Ponder Knitwear piece (for $104!) is screaming my name.</p><p><em>p.s. <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/?s=akasha">Akasha Rabut</a> shot this lookbook, so you know I&#8217;m in love!</em></p><p>LINK:  <a href="http://www.ponderknitwear.com/sailorweave_detail.php?id=4">PONDER KNITWEAR</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/03/a-knitted-necklace/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>patterned mittens.</title><link>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/02/patterned-mittens/</link> <comments>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/02/patterned-mittens/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:00:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>erin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Style]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blue]]></category> <category><![CDATA[knitwear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mittens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pattern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[patterned-mittens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[polka-dots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[red]]></category> <category><![CDATA[textiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[winter]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.designformankind.com/?p=18824</guid> <description><![CDATA[Winter&#8217;s still in full swing over here, and I&#8217;m thinking I need these sweet little patterned mittens to get me through until spring. And yes, I can justify any purchase. In case you were wondering. LINK:  LAZY OAF]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-18826" title="patterned-mittens" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2011/02/patterned-mittens-412x667.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="667" /></p><p>Winter&#8217;s still in full swing over here, and I&#8217;m thinking I need these sweet little patterned mittens to get me through until spring.</p><p>And yes, I can justify <em>any</em> purchase. In case you were wondering.</p><p>LINK:  <a href="http://www.lazyoaf.co.uk/accessories-Knitwear/c72_90/index.html">LAZY OAF</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/02/patterned-mittens/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>the perfect striped quilt.</title><link>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/02/the-perfect-striped-quilt/</link> <comments>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/02/the-perfect-striped-quilt/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:00:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>erin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[buyable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[home]]></category> <category><![CDATA[i'll-take-it!]]></category> <category><![CDATA[textiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.designformankind.com/?p=18557</guid> <description><![CDATA[Although I&#8217;ll never spend $1,000 on a quilt, this Fred Shand design really is a work of art. Bonus? There are lighter versions all over the place. LINK: ANTHROPOLOGIE via: SIMPLY GROVE]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-18559" title="striped-quilt" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2011/02/striped-quilt-412x554.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="554" /></p><p>Although I&#8217;ll never spend $1,000 on a quilt, this <a href="http://www.fredshand.com/">Fred Shand</a> design really is a work of art. Bonus? There are<a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?popId=HOME&amp;navAction=middle&amp;navCount=24&amp;isSortBy=true&amp;pushId=HOME-GALLERY&amp;id=HOME-GALLERY-FREDSHAND"> lighter versions</a> all over the place.</p><p><cite>LINK: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=093671&amp;parentid=HOME-GALLERY-FREDSHAND&amp;navCount=18&amp;navAction=jump">ANTHROPOLOGIE</a><br /> via: <a href="http://simplygrove.com/uncategorized/4265">SIMPLY GROVE</a><cite></cite></cite></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/02/the-perfect-striped-quilt/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>a knit art installation.</title><link>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/02/a-knit-art-installation/</link> <comments>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/02/a-knit-art-installation/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:00:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>erin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Favorites]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pattern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[textiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[whoa!]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.designformankind.com/?p=18387</guid> <description><![CDATA[Cross my heart, this is knitted. Makes your brain hurt a little, yes? You know, from the awesome? Whoa indeed. LINK:  VALERIE ANNE MOLNAR via: IDTextile]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-18389" title="knit-art-installation" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2011/01/knit-art-installation-412x541.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="541" /></p><p>Cross my heart, this is knitted. Makes your brain hurt a little, yes? You know, from the awesome?</p><p>Whoa indeed.</p><p><cite>LINK:  <a href="http://valeriemolnar.com/artwork/987906_Dead_Into_The_Fire_Swamp.html">VALERIE ANNE MOLNAR</a><br /> via: <a href="http://idtextile.fr/blog/index.php?2011/01/20/236--valerie-anne-molnar-">IDTextile</a></cite></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.designformankind.com/2011/02/a-knit-art-installation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>6</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>rudolph the red-bowed reindeer.</title><link>http://www.designformankind.com/2010/12/rudolph-the-red-bowed-reindeer/</link> <comments>http://www.designformankind.com/2010/12/rudolph-the-red-bowed-reindeer/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:00:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>erin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Style]]></category> <category><![CDATA[buyable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[i'll-take-it!]]></category> <category><![CDATA[textiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wearable]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.designformankind.com/?p=17622</guid> <description><![CDATA[Yeah, OK. I don&#8217;t know if her name is Rudolph either, but that&#8217;s the song lyric I chose. Also, I need this. LINK:  YESJESS on ETSY]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-17624" title="girl-with-bow" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2010/12/girl-with-bow-412x514.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="514" /></p><p>Yeah, OK. I don&#8217;t know if her name is Rudolph either, but that&#8217;s the song lyric I chose. Also, I need this.</p><p><cite>LINK:  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/39886838">YESJESS on ETSY</a><cite></cite></cite></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.designformankind.com/2010/12/rudolph-the-red-bowed-reindeer/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>woven computer icons.</title><link>http://www.designformankind.com/2010/12/woven-computer-icons/</link> <comments>http://www.designformankind.com/2010/12/woven-computer-icons/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:00:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>erin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category> <category><![CDATA[technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[textiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[woven]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.designformankind.com/?p=17452</guid> <description><![CDATA[Micah Schippa weaves computer icons onto cloth. I loooove the file folder. Wouldn&#8217;t these make lovely cushion covers for nerdbombers? Yes, I said nerdbombers. I know you are, but what am I? LINK:  MICAH SCHIPPA]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-17454" title="hourglassweaving" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2010/12/hourglassweaving-412x412.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="412" /></p><p>Micah Schippa weaves computer icons onto cloth. I loooove the file folder.</p><p><span id="more-17452"></span><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-17455" title="cursorweaving" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2010/12/cursorweaving-412x412.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="412" /></p><p>Wouldn&#8217;t these make lovely cushion covers for nerdbombers?</p><p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-17456" title="woven-scrollbar" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2010/12/woven-scrollbar-412x412.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="412" /></p><p>Yes, I said nerdbombers.</p><p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-17458" title="filefolderweaving" src="http://www.designformankind.com/images/2010/12/filefolderweaving-412x412.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="412" /></p><p>I know you are, but what am I?</p><p><cite>LINK:  <a href="http://micahschippa.info/work.html">MICAH SCHIPPA</a><cite></cite></cite></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.designformankind.com/2010/12/woven-computer-icons/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>11</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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