Selvedge Magazine 125

A magazine about Textile roots, history and stories. In the Mediterranean issue : travel with us through the blue waters of the Mediterranean, stopping on the islands of Madeira and Mallorca. In Greece, we visit the Benaki Museum, to discover the importance of weaving in mythology and in the everyday lives of the Greek people. We unpick an Egyptian embroidery technique found on traditional dress, which has had a starring role in Hollywood movies and contemporary catwalks. We travel on to Spain, Portugal, and Italy, where we discover contemporary makers working with natural materials to fashion covetable products. In Morocco, we follow an antique hunter searching for rugs and find Siroua sheep, a rare breed that has inspired a new brand.

Finally, we’re on the edge of Europe in Istanbul, famed for its Hammam and handwoven towels. It’s a treasure trove of textile patterns and colours. I hope our flight of fancy refreshes and energises you for the coming months.

Travel with us through the blue waters of the Mediterranean, stopping on the islands of Madeira and Mallorca. In Greece, we visit the Benaki Museum, to discover the importance of weaving in mythology and in the everyday lives of the Greek people. We unpick an Egyptian embroidery technique found on traditional dress, which has had a starring role in Hollywood movies and contemporary catwalks. We travel on to Spain, Portugal, and Italy, where we discover contemporary makers working with natural materials to fashion covetable products. In Morocco, we follow an antique hunter searching for rugs and find Siroua sheep, a rare breed that has inspired a new brand. Finally, we’re on the edge of Europe in Istanbul, famed for its Hammam and handwoven towels. It’s a treasure trove of textile patterns and colours. I hope our flight of fancy refreshes and energises you for the coming months.