At LA GUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Long Island City, Queens 31-100 ThomAvenuevenue, 718-482-5696), you'll find "TEXTILES OF THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES," a display of woven cloth and clothing from both indigenous and Islamic cultures (through May 31).
Exquisite textiles of Sasanian design have been found in Egypt.
THE textiles of William Morris were one of the first global brands.
The intricately incised patterning of his clothes is similar to Andean textiles of the period.
The hues are inspired by the textiles of India, said Deanna Comellini, the designer.
Persian textiles of very ancient origin include materials ranging from simple fabrics to luxurious carpets and tapestries.
Indoor-outdoor fabrics have come a long way from the stiff, uncomfortable textiles of yesteryear, he added.
The new store is filled with textiles of all kinds, including cotton, silk, linen, wool, mohair and cut velvet.
Proud great-grandfather of Nicholas, Jake, Liam, and Alex. Founder and owner of Muray Textiles of New York.
Ms. Brinckerhoff had planned to do an exhibition on the textiles of all the Americas: North, Central and South.
