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Fashionable Fibers at the SDA Conference

Fashion forward garments will hit the Twin Cities runway next month when the Surface Design Association and the Textile Center host "Confluence," the 2011 International Surface Design Association Conference.

Dates: 
Apr 22, 2011 to Feb 5, 2012

Location

Indianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis, IN
United States

Handmade in Japan, for Japan

The devastating earthquake in Japan, followed by the tsunami and ongoing nuclear crisis have shaken the hearts of people around the world. Organizations and individuals from all walks of life have poured their efforts into campaigns to help: university students can be seen on the streets with donation boxes; celebrities are giving charity performances; relief supplies and funds from other countries are sent to Japan everyday. Shan Shan, a textile artist from Osaka, has tried to support her country's grieving people with her artwork.

Signature Pieces

Anna Katherine Curfman's textured, nuno-felted work is like a floating, wearable sculpture.

Intimate Apparel

Each of Erica Spitzer Rasmussen's sculptural garments - from ethereal kimonos to provocative bustiers - is a personal tale made tangible.

Best in Show: American Craft Council Fashion at the 2011 Grammy Awards

If you watched the Grammys, you no doubt saw the stunning green gown worn by the best new artist winner, Esperanza Spalding. Spalding's gown was made by Brooklyn-based designer Selma Karaca, whose work will be featured at the American Craft Council show in Baltimore next week.

Troubles or No, the Suits Get Made

Disaster in New Orleans jeopardized the future of the Mardi Gras Indians and their spectacular suits.

Buckle Up

Blacksmith Erica Gordon creates chic buckles and lustrous dyed-leather belts.

Tonight: Fusing Art and Fashion

If you're in the St. Louis area tonight, you may want to pop over to the Kranzberg Arts Center gallery from 6-8 p.m. and check out the Craft Alliance's cocktail reception with Timo Weiland. The event will honor the New York designer and showcase his spring collection.

Handmade Gifts: Accessorize!

Chilly days may mean bundling up boots and puffy down coats, but that doesn't mean you can't top it off with a touch of handcrafted class. Here are a few unique accessories that are sure to bring joy to the lucky people on your list.

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