Curator Matilda McQuaid and textile engineer Patricia Wilson preview the new "Extreme Textiles" exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt. It’s the first time a museum has showcased technical textiles, and celebrated the strengths and possibilities of highly engineered fabrics.
» View a slideshow of some of the designs from the exhibit
» More on "Extreme Textiles" at the Cooper-Hewitt
Music: “Salpica” by Mambotur
» View a slideshow of some of the designs from the exhibit
» More on "Extreme Textiles" at the Cooper-Hewitt
Music: “Salpica” by Mambotur
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