Juxtaposing Jacquards

Abstract

Juxtaposing Jacquards illustrates the concept that individual cultures can keep their unique traditions even as they participate in the global arena. The jacquard ribbons represent the beauty and individuality of traditional cultures. The gold color woven through the ribbons and in the base fabric exemplifies the common values or threads that bond all cultures of the world. Just as each unique ribbon is juxtaposed to contribute to the unified textile design of the dress, it is asserted that cultures can come together harmoniously while maintaining their individuality. The knife-pleated empire waist dress is made from antique and designer jacquard ribbons and antique gold metallic lame.