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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Restoring Fabric History: Humphries Weavings\, UK
DESCRIPTION:State bed and bedroom at Kedleston Hall\, Derbyshire ©National Trust Images James Dobson \nHumphries Weaving is a distinguished British fabric manufacturer specializing in the recreation of important historical textiles\, seamlessly blending traditional techniques with contemporary design innovations. With over 50 years of experience\, the company has restored and refashioned period fabrics for Britain’s royal residences\, prestigious historic houses\, and National Trust properties both at home and abroad. From the 18th-century blue silk damask adorning the walls and furniture in Kedleston Hall’s State Rooms to the crimson bed drapes and coverlets on the state beds at Buscot Park and Sudbury Hall\, Humphries Weaving’s recreations meticulously captures the essence of these historical periods. Honoring their rich legacy that once symbolized the wealth and status of homeowners during the 17th and 18th centuries. This exclusive Royal Oak presentation spotlights the designer’s creative process\, from initial concept to the production of exquisite fabrics for interiors and ceremonial use\, such as those for Orders of Chivalry. The designers will demonstrate how hundreds of hours can be invested into analyzing source samples and reconstructing designs using historical techniques\, measurements\, and tools. These intricate recreations\, often requiring more than 14 distinct steps\, result in fabrics that are both historically accurate and visually stunning. If you are passionate about the history of interiors or an aficionado of textile history\, this presentation is not to be missed. Join Royal Oak as we look behind-the-scenes how this iconic British company preserves England’s heritage by honoring the past while innovating for the future.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-humphries-weaving-behind-the-scenes/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free to Members,Rental
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