Selvedge Magazine: Issue 127 Aurora

Buy Issue 127 Aurora of Selvedge magazine. As the evenings draw in and daylight fades, we turn our attention to light's symbolic and spiritual presence. In the far north, this manifests in the ethereal aurora borealis, painting the night sky with a mesmerising, shifting spectacle. Yet northern light is also unique in a quieter way. Unlike sunlight from other directions, which changes in quality and intensity throughout the day, light from the north offers a soft, consistent glow especially prized by artists and makers who work with colour.

This issue celebrates colour in all its forms – from the vibrant, expressive home of Zandra Rhodes and the painterly weaves of Harriet Wallace-Jones, to the understated palettes of Sámi textile artist Elsa Montell-Saanio. Scandinavian design reflects a deep reverence for light, shaped by long, dark winters. We see this in the bold prints of Marimekko and IKEA, the cool clarity of Arne Jacobsen's designs, and the cosy knits and interiors created by the Norwegian Flakk family. Closer to home, this issue also spotlights contemporary knitwear designers Jo Gordon and Rose Brown, who are pushing the possibilities of colour blocking through single-strand construction. 

What is Selvedge magazine?

Polly Leonard launched Selvedge magazine in 2004 to celebrate our cerebral and sensual addiction to cloth while promoting skilfully made and carefully considered textiles. Every issue features talented makers and their lives and stories. Polly believes the most interesting and evocative textile stories deserve to be shown in the best possible light and has thus created a magazine that is an aesthetically beautiful experience.

This magazine is available in PAPER format. 

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