Weaving Sample

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 TSW/31
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1987-1988
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Double-faced tightly woven fabric in shades of cream, light brown, pale pink and black twisted yarns. Pattern includes repeat cord of mercerised golden thread that adds a subtle stripe to the design.

Administrative / Biographical History

Derek MacLean studied at GSA in the 1980s and modelled in the 1986 fashion show. Derek won a Design Bursary in the Bute Fabric competition and second equal prize in the Jonathan Thorpe Yarn Design Competition.
He went on to do an MA at the Royal College of Art and exhibited at home and overseas, in session 1987-88. As at July 2017, Derek is a Design Project Manager in Woven Textile in Glasgow, in Interior Design.

Note

Derek MacLean studied at GSA in the 1980s and modelled in the 1986 fashion show. Derek won a Design Bursary in the Bute Fabric competition and second equal prize in the Jonathan Thorpe Yarn Design Competition.
He went on to do an MA at the Royal College of Art and exhibited at home and overseas, in session 1987-88. As at July 2017, Derek is a Design Project Manager in Woven Textile in Glasgow, in Interior Design.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Dimensions: 265 x 333 mm

Additional Information

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