Digital Jacquard Design

[T]his book is an excellent resource for students of jacquard, but more than that, it is a compilation of inspiration for any artist. With the resurgence of interest in making cloth, this book will surely guide many non-weavers through this fascinating terrain It is a book you will want to have out, handy, just to browse through for inspiration when you are feeling dull. -- Bhakti Ziek * Surface Design Association * An excellent resource for visual learners, this book provides a wealth of technical analysis and inspiring documentation of Jacquard weaving. Numerous color photographs, including microscopic details, color diagrams, notations and concise text clearly illustrate how this distinctive vocabulary is considered and applied in the creation of figured cloth. * Janice Lessman-Moss, Professor and Head of Textile Art, Kent State University, USA * This book is a very useful source of information for any weaver who wants to explore and extend their practice into the realm of digital Jacquard design. Julie Holyoke, through her extensive experience and knowledge of this specialised discipline, brings together a diverse range of information from the spheres of both technology and design methodology. Through well-illustrated examples she explains clearly all the important elements that need to be considered for the creation of Jacquard wovens with todays tools. * Ismini Samanidou, independent textile designer and artist * At long last a book which will develop students' knowledge of Jacquard. -- Nicola Redmore, Huddersfield University, UK It is gorgeous in every way. I love the contrast between the historic textiles and the contemporary ones. Love the case studies of works by a wide range of contemporary artists. Love the balance of design advice and solid technical information. As a professor of weave technology, it is difficult to find relevant texts that are less than 10 years old for my courses. I will recommend this for courses in weave design or technology now. It is also an excellent reference for anyone involved in the study or conservation of historical textiles and fashion. * Patrice George, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, USA * Beautifully presented book with exciting contemporary work as well as relevant historical imagery: practical and useful to weave students and designers. -- Lesley Mitchison, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK I appreciated the book on two levels: the technical presentation of detailed warp sections; and the drafts that accompany images of cloth to provide a very comprehensive explanation of the cloths construction. I also appreciated the case studies giving real life examples of how talented weavers have utilised this technology, providing a human insight into the design approach and potential of the medium [T]his is a beautiful book, full of wonderful images of textiles both contemporary and historical; surely an inspiration for all. -- Kay Faulkner * Textile Fibre Forum * Primarily a technical text, this volume by educator/practitioner Holyoke explores both the aesthetic and the functional in designing woven jacquard fabrics. Visually strong support images are pulled from both contemporary and historic textiles; with only a few exceptions these are shown at real size or in detail, providing clarity on weave structure and yarn color combinations. This volume would make a strong textbook for advanced weaving courses. It is also an important reference text for weaving studios. Summing Up: Essential. Upper-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners. -- L. L. Kriner, Berea College * CHOICE *

Julie Holyoke is affiliated with the Lisio Foundation, Florence, Italy. A pioneer in the use of digital technologies for wovens, she has worked for three decades as an educator at universities and mills in Italy and beyond, while designing interiors and fashion textiles for both industrial and handwoven productions.

Acknowledgments and Abbreviations Introduction Part One: The Designer's Skill Set Visual Analysis: Identifying Contrasts Sample Analysis and Documentation: Structure and Design Weave Drafting Methods: Recording, Designing and Reading Weaves Part Two: Technology, Process, Technique Weave-patterning Technology in the Digital Era Design Process and Terminology, from Sketch to Card Figuring Techniques Part Three: Woven Structure, Design and the Jacquard Medium Weave Glossary, Choosing and Building Weaves, Evaluating Weaves Which Comes First: Technique or Design? Case Studies Notes Bibliography Contributors Photography and Illustrations Index