Threads

To complement the seasonal issue of Garland every three months, enjoy these ‘threads’ that appear every day or so.

 

The recurring pleasures of simple - In a dark space, redolent of wax, Sara Thorn discovers a minimal beauty.
Ancient calligraphy now in the city of Kairouan, Tunisia - Leila Ben-Gacem finds a calligraphic group today in Kairouan that is inspired by the city's classic eleventh-century work, "Quran of the Nurse".
Misako Nakahira ✿ Waves of tsuzureori - We speak to Australian Tapestry Workshop weaver-in-residence, Misako Nakahira, about her unique technique of blending weaves.
Birender Kumar Yadav ✿ Presencing the keepers of the kiln - Our March Laurel goes to Birender Kumar Yadav for his terracotta installation in homage to brick kiln workers, one of the highlights of the Indian Ceramics Triennale. 
Sana Balai ✿ A champion of inclusivity for International Women’s Day - Pamela See creates a papercut installation in honour of a woman who has helped acknowledge the diverse communities of Logan City.
Weaving Sumba’s history into the fabric of the world - Paul v Walters tells the inspiring story of MANAMU, a studio for woven steel jewellery on a remote Indonesian island.
Gee’s Bend: Does it matter who made it? - While an accessible range of craft products for the mass market is good in principle, it shouldn't hide how it was produced.
The thinker-maker in Iranian contemporary craft - Narges Marandi, Atefe Mirsane, Farhang Parsikia and Zahra Mottaghi reflect on the changing meaning of "craft" in Iran.
Library - You are invited to peruse the more conceptual articles published in Garland. Ask questions and consider answers.
Breath of the Fire Dragon 稻草香火龍 - Angela Sim shares the story of Singapore's fiery ceremony that farewells the dragon after its sojourn in our world.