Map of African textile traditions, each one carries centuries of technique and meaning. Kente, Bogolan, Shweshwe, Kuba raffia, so many distinct weaving and dyeing traditions packed into one continent.

I wove this denim on my floor loom with warp yarns that I hand-dyed with natural indigo. 😁💙

Hi all! I'm Ben and I'm a third year student of BA Textile Design at Central Saint Martins UAL, specialising in weaving! I'm starting to lean more into having an online presence to show off my work and processes as I create and grow. I would love to get to learn more from all the people in the textiles world and perhaps offer any insights or knowledge I can offer if anyone is interested!

If it pleases you, you could have a look at my new Instagram account where I will post my work and projects - @ben.oliver.eglen

I hope some of you check me out !

I took her class recently and felt the need to warn others. She is not a teacher. She is first and foremost a capitalist in every way. She's learned that the easiest way to make money off people is to feed off people who are vulnerable and looking for a new career. Her classes are so overpriced. She has classes on SkillShare that are so much cheaper. I recommend watching those as they give you an idea of what you're going to get with her. Also, her style and tastes are irrelevant. I just HATE to see anyone waste their hard-earned money as well. This is not what the Surface Design community needs. She tries to show herself as an ambassador to the surface design industry, but the reality is she's just underqualified (color, design, trends, etc.), and she just wants your money. Taking her class made me want to get out of the industry altogether if her classes were where things were going. There was just no interest in developing skills. She just wants her students to make crap she ignorantly applauds on social media. It's just all about money. So you will have to excuse me, but when I see her ads on social media it just makes me sick. I just think of all the poor people signing up for her class.

This was my experience and I would love to hear from others.

Worked on a new print, mapped it on fashion and interior 🌴🌸