Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant Professor of Structure Weaves ,Spinning, Weaving and knitting Department, Faculty of Applied Art - Benha University
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Professor of textile design. Spinning, weaving and knitting department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University
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Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University
10.21608/iajadd.2025.361481.1218
Abstract
Egypt is rich in diverse environments and artistic traditions across its various regions, including folk arts in the oases, coastal city arts, and rural arts. Each of these has a distinct character that reflects unique features shaped by prevailing customs, traditions, social values, as well as economic, social, and psychological conditions.
Folk art is deeply connected to various environments, as it serves as an expressive representation of each. The agricultural environment, in particular, is rich with numerous design elements such as trees, birds, various animals, and more.
This research explores the extent to which the design elements of folk art in the agricultural environment can be reinterpreted to create innovative designs for upholstery fabrics. The aim is to revive the heritage of Egypt’s agricultural environment and present it in a unique and distinctive manner.
These designs were executed using the double-layer technique on a Jacquard loom. A total of nine designs were created, and the best four were selected based on a survey .
The results showed that the best design was Design No. 1, as it encompassed all the fundamental principles of design. It was balanced, harmonious, and exhibited a strong connection between all its elements. Additionally, there was a well-proportioned balance between mass and space within the design, along with a creative distribution of coordinated colors.
Following it in ranking was Design No. 3, while Design No. 6 received the lowest score. This was primarily due to the weaker cohesion between the design elements within it.
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