Week 4 of SAQA Seminar - Material Matters took us beyond cotton as we explored a wide range of plant-based materials. The gallery selections below showcase the use of some of these fibers, including linen, hemp, paper, and more. Just click through to the details page to see the list of materials and techniques. You can also find more examples by searching our online collection by keyword.
This week, we explore fabrics used in our art that go beyond cotton by looking at other plant-based fibers: linen, ramie, hemp, flax, and paper. These materials are some of the oldest and most utilized fibers since the beginning of human time.