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Shobha Broota’s abstract paintings at her show, The Lightness of Being, look deceptively simple. Large canvases in blue, ochre, red and fuschia that calm the nerves. On closer inspection, the canvases ...

The compositions of Canadian artist Nicole Young evade easy reading. At first glance they could be mistaken as paintings, upon closer inspection a type of textile collage, and while they tap into ...

WHEN the temperature drops and rain sets in, drying clothes indoors becomes unavoidable for most UK households. But along with damp laundry draped over radiators and clothes horses comes that familiar ...

Who doesn't want a fresh smelling washing machine? If the appliance is clean, it means your clothes are fresh and there's no mould in sight. Now there's one liquid you should be adding to your cycle ...

The thrill of adding a new piece to your wardrobe is undeniable. You wear it once, maybe twice, and then comes the inevitable question: how do I care for this? The answer isn't always as simple as ...

As global temperatures rise and heatwaves intensify, a new textile innovation co-developed by University of South Australia scientists promises to keep people cooler, drier, and more comfortable in ...

One woman painting with brush and old footstool. - Simonapilolla/Getty Images So you've decided to paint your fabric chairs. Maybe the upholstery is in good condition, but you want a fresh pattern or ...