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Sophie Roet

Paper Textile

Maker

Sophie Roet (English)

Title

Paper Textile

Year

2004

Medium

  • paper,
  • polyester,
  • steel,
  • polyamide monofilament; plain weave

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • paper,
  • polyester,
  • steel,
  • polyamide monofilament; plain weave

Materials

paper (fiber product), Polyamide, nylon, metal

Geography

Place Made: England

Dimensions

21.6 x 17.1 cm (8 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Sophie Roet

Object Number

2007.122.3

Type

  • Textiles

Exhibition History

Evolution Revolution
The Arts and Crafts in Contemporary Fashion and Textiles
Feb 22, 2008 – Jun 15, 2008

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Sophie Roet began freelancing in Paris in 1991 for Studio Edelkoort, meta-designer Li Edelkoort’s design think tank. Throughout the 1990s Roet’s repertoire flourished as she worked with the trend-forecasting service and publisher Trend Union, developing textiles for fashion designers John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Gianni Versace, Georgina von Etzdorf, and Eskander. Known for fusing high and low technologies, she has become a sought-after designer herself. Paper Textile, from a private commission for a French chateau, uses rapierloom technology. After the fabric was woven, it was hand worked by Brigid Bailey, Roet’s student, to open areas of the wefts, creating a sheer, almost lace-like effect.

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Sophie Roet (English)
Paper Textile, 2004
Paper, polyester, steel, polyamide monofilament; plain weave
21.6 x 17.1 cm (8 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches)
Gift of Sophie Roet 2007.122.3

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