Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vostok / Getty Images Textiles have served as a designer's ultimate secret weapon for as long as homes have been given decorative ...

For Sophie Weston Chien, textiles are more than fabric—they’re maps, site models and stories woven together. As ENVD’s first Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow, she is pioneering an innovative approach ...

Originally crafted from silk, brocade is a lustrous, high-quality woven fabric featuring intricate designs. Frequently used for upholstery and drapery, the luxurious textile is now made from a wide ...