TRACtion’s online International Workshop was a great success! Participants were fully engaged, creating innovative designs inspired by various sewing techniques used in traditional costumes from Malta, Finland, and Ireland. Here…
The University of Malta TRACtion Team Presentation regarding the TRACtion Project and the Ghonnella: The Gathering Introduction to TRACtion Workshop and the Ghonnella_Gethring and Pin TucksDownload The University of Helsinki…
TRACtion Online International Workshop on Tradition vs Innovation in Design Join us for the Online International Workshop on Tradition vs Innovation Design! Within the TRAction project context (https://tractionproject.eu/), we will…
Traditional lace and costume embroidery designs were magnified, and patterns were recreated using two-dimensional and digital means. Primary school children responded creatively to the designs in a recent competition that…
Welcome to the TRAction Online Exhibition! Get ready to dive into innovative designs and fascinating stories! Explore the rich cultural heritage of traditional costumes from three countries (Malta, Ireland, and…
The TRACtion Ireland Exhibition was held at the Hamilton Gallery in Sligo from 7 to 20 May. It was attended by adult learners who participated in the project workshops during…
Tucks are folds stitched into fabric or a garment. Typically, several parallel folds are added to a garment to reduce bulk or add decoration.Tucks are shaping devices in dresses, skirts,…
Running and Cross Stitching in Karelian Folk Costume Embroidery Tablet weaving with jumbo yarns Mari Kosunen, Päivi Fernström and Riikka Räisänen University of HelsinkiDownload
Gathering is one of the most useful and easily worked methods of creating fullness in a garment. It draws a given amount of fabric into a predetermined, smaller area, along…
Dr Mcsweeney @atustangelas launched an Art Competition during the recent TRACtion exhibition. Shortlisting was no easy task, given the exceptional quality of the 288 entries from 12 schools. The shortlisted…
