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Cloth Cultures with Amber Butchart

Amber Butchart
British Textile Biennial
Indigenous Knowledge
Textiles
Women's Labor
Cochineal
Social Change
Mobility
Carceral Craft
Polyester
Textile Innovation
CERN
Mount Wilson Observatory
Jacquard Loom
Art and Craft
Colonialism
Lancashire
Cold War
Mycelium
Biomimicry
Light Pollution

Welcome back to the Cloth Cultures podcast series. For season 4, Amber Butchart speaks to some of the artists, curators and contributors who are exhibiting at the British Textile Biennial throughout October this year, 2025. Tune in to hear discussions on invention and innovation in textile production, from indigenous knowledge to space-age technology, from the earliest form of shelter, the tent, t... more

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For our season finale, Amber is in conversation with multi-disciplinary artist and designer Aitor Throup, and Andrew Groves, Professor of Fashion Design at the University of Westminster and founder of the Westminster Menswear Archive. The discussion ... more

Max Leonard and Henry Iddon are in conversation with Amber Butchart about their book, Mountain Style: British Outdoor Clothing 1953 – 2000, and related exhibition at the British Textile Biennial this year. Listen in for discussions on the evolution o... more

Amber Butchart talks to artists Dhara Mehrotra and Ninon Ardisson who are both creating work for the British Textile Biennial this year. Tune in to hear them discuss everything from mycelium to slime mould and our potential to learn from these networ... more

Amber Butchart is in conversation with artist and academic Claire Wellesley-Smith, about their co-curated exhibition The Synthetic Revolution. The show looks at the development of the first polyester fibre made from crude oil by-products in Accringto... more

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Dhara Mehrotra
Visual artist based out of Bangalore, India, focused on the intersection of art and science.
Episode: Dhara Mehrotra and Ninon Ardisson
Ninon Ardisson
Transdisciplinary artist, researcher, and educator, originally from France, now based in London.
Episode: Dhara Mehrotra and Ninon Ardisson
Claire Wellesley-Smith
Artist and academic, co-curator of The Synthetic Revolution exhibition
Open University
Episode: Claire Wellesley-Smith and Amber Butchart
Tania Candiani
An artist from Mexico who works with site-specific research.
Mexico City
Episode: Tania Candiani and Porfirio Gutiérrez
Porfirio Gutiérrez
A Native American, Zapotec artist who engages in historical materials and contemporary indigenous issues.
Episode: Tania Candiani and Porfirio Gutiérrez
Sarah Rosalena
An artisan weaver and Associate Professor of Computational Craft and Haptic Media
University of California, Santa Barbara
Episode: Sarah Rosalena and Crystal Bennes
Crystal Bennes
A visual artist working across various media, particularly textiles.
Episode: Sarah Rosalena and Crystal Bennes

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Amber Butchart
Host of Cloth Cultures, engaging with artists, academics, and curators to explore themes of textiles, art, and cultural history.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Smashing show

    Absolutely fascinating,deep dives into little known historical aspects of textiles. Recommended for the textiles and history enthusiast alike.

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    Kellsmob
    Australia4 years ago

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Fascinating exploration of little-known historical aspects of textiles.
Highly recommended for both textile and history enthusiasts.

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Lucy Orta and Jessica Hemmings
Q: Jessica, could you talk to us about the Carceral Craft project?
It's a project investigating textile making within historical prisons and its implications for expression and identity.
Lucy Orta and Jessica Hemmings
Q: Could you please tell us about your new piece, House of Hair?
The piece engages with themes of innovation, indigenous knowledge, and women's labor, symbolizing mobility through the motif of the tent.
Max Leonard and Henry Iddon
Q: How did outdoor clothing move from specialized wear to everyday fashion?
In the 80s, factors like improved fabric technology and greater market competition significantly changed the landscape, making technical clothing more accessible.
Dhara Mehrotra and Ninon Ardisson
Q: Can you tell me about the residency that you're doing and how it feeds into your work for the textile biennial?
I'm exploring how Burnley's textile history might have evolved differently if shaped by local environment and community knowledge.
Dhara Mehrotra and Ninon Ardisson
Q: Could you explain what mycelium networks are?
Mycelium are thread-like structures that connect the roots of trees and facilitate nutrient exchange and communication within ecosystems.

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Engaging with the intersection of art, science, and history, this podcast showcases a tapestry of discussions centered around textiles and their cultural significance. Featured conversations often include artists, curators, and experts who explore themes such as sustainability, the evolution of materials, and the socio-political narratives embedded in textile production. By covering a wide range of topics, from natural dyes and indigenous craftsmanship to modern innovations like synthetic fabrics and space-age technology, the content appeals to audiences interested in the profound impact of textiles on society and the environment. This unique blend of artistry and scholarly inquiry positions the podcast as a critical resource for those pass... more

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