{"id":13318,"date":"2026-06-13T10:59:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T08:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valeriebarkowski.com\/?p=13318"},"modified":"2026-05-04T12:46:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:46:29","slug":"artisanal-textile-creation-in-india-a-creation-archive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.valeriebarkowski.com\/en\/artisanal-textile-creation-in-india-a-creation-archive\/","title":{"rendered":"Artisanal textile creation in India: a creation archive"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In 2009, I was commissioned to create a Bandit Queen home linen<\/a> brand from A to Z.
I oversaw the entire artistic direction, with complete freedom from the outset.
In this context, bath linens were an integral part of the project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A specific moment<\/h2>

At that time, I had just sold my own fashion brand under difficult circumstances.
I was starting over from scratch and doubted my ability to bounce back, while continuing to work with textiles\u2014as I always have\u2014with rigor and precision.
This project reflects that pivotal period. Every decision shaped both the project and what came next. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a9 Vincent Nguyen<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why India?<\/h2>

This artisanal textile creation in India was developed within an already established professional context.
I had previously worked on several textile projects in different cities, with different approaches and techniques.
The client entrusted me with this project because she knew I had a broad knowledge of Indian textiles, their processes, and their technical possibilities.
I was not responsible for selecting the artisans.
The work relied on existing workshops, capable of meeting a specific and demanding technical brief.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A bath towel conceived as a whole<\/h2>

This bath towel was designed for real use.
It was developed as a functional piece, intended for everyday use. The terry, woven entirely by hand, met a specific constraint. The desired result could not be achieved otherwise.
From the outset, I considered the contrast between the two sides. On the front, long, supple loops.
On the reverse, an irregular, dense surface, almost vegetal. This contrast was part of the initial design. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Production time<\/h2>

Producing a towel required several successive steps: hand-weaving the terry, stitching the edges, hand-painting, drying, and heat-setting the colour. Developing this piece took a year and a half.
I knew the result was possible, and I continued until it was achieved. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Edges painted with a brush<\/h2>

The edges were painted by hand, with a brush. This choice stemmed from a precise visual intention and a technical necessity. The paint made it possible to achieve soft, blurred outlines. It extended the handwork down to the last detail. It also created additional work for the artisans involved. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a9 Tom Parker<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A present-day perspective<\/h2>

Today, I look at this towel through its technique and its development. Above all, I see the perseverance required to bring this project to completion.
This creation still feels right to me. It still reflects the way I work. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A place in DNA & Archives<\/h2>

If this piece appears today in DNA & Archives, it is because it is a textile creation, not a simple product development. It is one of the most accomplished projects I have completed from a technical standpoint. This bath towel received a Wallpaper award in 2011. (LINK) <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Conclusion<\/h2>

This artisanal textile creation in India shows what becomes possible when time, technique, and creative freedom move forward together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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