The World Of Interiors has proved its worth yet again with this wonderfully illustrated and written article about (and by) octogenarian textile designer Wendy Bray; today her 1950′s era art-school portfolio is being joyfully rediscovered – and reproduced – by a new generation.

New from Black Dog Publishing and available at a steep 40% discount via Fibercopia is this beautiful book on the history of tapestry. From the publisher:

Tapestry: A Woven Narrative is a review of the history of traditional tapestry, discussing the progression from early designs to tapestry production today. Looking back into the medium’s key European developments, the book reveals the early uses of tapestries as decorative wall hangings and church decorations, as well as the Biblical, classical, hierarchical, socio-cultural themes running through early designs and displays.

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Holli Zollinger’s crisply designed fabrics communicate an intriguing sense of stasis; the suggestion of motion is offset by the stillness of symmetry and the eye is left at rest.

Garish and gaudy perhaps, but sometimes a fantastically colorful Indian tapestry is just what a person needs. Along with mughal kings and elaborate wedding processions, Pink Lotus offers depictions of Ganesh, Krishna and Lakshmi — all in sizes large enough to re-purpose for pillows, quilting squares, table linens, et cetera.

Holly Berry weaves Morse-code messages into her wool and cashmere blankets. This one says “love“.

Via 2Modern.

Sophie Duran, a self-described “conceptual designer”, has created a beautiful series of scarves using digital printing on crepe de chine and silk velvet. Titled “Undiscovered Wonders of the World”, the serene and dreamlike images become both more tangible and elusive when transferred to fabric. Because her website only gives a glimpse of the project be sure to email her for the fuller catalog PDF, if interested.

The work of Suzanne Tucker, one of San Francisco’s blue-chip decorators, embodies a certain strain of old-school reserve and elegance done expertly well. As a result her fabric line is a microcosm of sorts — a kind of anthropology of persistent classical motifs including toile, animal prints and palms. It’s Downton Abbey 2012.

Victoria Larson’s fabrics evoke an easy-going indoor / outdoor lifestyle and are punctuated by strong color and graphic clarity. She uses organic cotton and sells patterns by the yard directly from her website.

Kapa Mua, a Hawaiian quilting company, takes inspiration from Pacific Island motifs and gives them a contemporary twist. They’re also on hand for custom requests.

It only takes a quick read through Linda Topic’s website to know her work is driven by an almost scientific curiosity about the materials she works with. As a result, what might otherwise be presented (merely) as “decoration” takes on the aura of “specimen” instead. Above, one of her felt blankets.