A research project that looked at 10,000 items from High Street shops in the UK has found that more than half of some outlets' clothing contained plastic fibres.

You may remember the Knittingale Hospital that Margaret Seaman made during lockdown. The knitter has been at it again.

Europeana is a database of images and texts exploring the world of design and art.

Each week something from the collection is chosen to highlight in the blog. This week it is a few pieces from Marimekko.

Creativity often comes to the fore when times are difficult.

In Argentina traditions of spinning, dyeing and weaving are being kept alive by 'hilanderas del fin de mundo'; women who have family connections to the crafts.

Each week one item is selected from the collection to highlight on the blog. This time it is a length of fabric from the 1980s.

Birdsong is often overlooked, forming a backdrop to the ever-present sounds of cities and towns.

Tate Modern in London has an exhibition of Auguste Rodin's works showing how the sculptor created his unique forms.

Opera has always been a meeting place for different cultural traditions, absorbing traditions and re-spelling them as high art.