Woven Optical Illusions – A Book on Optical Illusions in Weaving
Optical illusions in weaving open a fascinating world where patterns appear to vibrate, move, or shift depending on visual perception. Through the interaction of weave structure, pattern repetition, and colour contrast, woven textiles can produce striking graphic effects.
Woven Optical Illusions, written by Stacey Harvey-Brown and Katharina Kronig, explores these captivating visual effects and shows how weavers can incorporate them into their own designs. The book combines technical explanations, inspiring examples, and textile projects to demonstrate how optical illusions can be created directly within woven structures.
This book is a valuable resource for weavers who want to explore the graphic potential of weaving and push the boundaries of traditional pattern design.
Quick overview
• Book dedicated to optical illusion effects in weaving
• Explores visual effects created through structure and colour
• Includes projects and examples to experiment with these techniques
• Ideal for developing bold and contemporary textile patterns
Detailed description
Optical illusions in textiles occur when weave structure and colour contrast interact to create effects that challenge the viewer’s perception. Certain combinations of pattern repetition, line direction, and colour contrast can produce surprising visual phenomena: patterns that seem to vibrate, lines that appear to bend, or surfaces that suggest three-dimensional depth.
In Woven Optical Illusions, Stacey Harvey-Brown and Katharina Kronig explain how these effects can be achieved in weaving. The book explores different structures and design strategies that make it possible to create these visual illusions, demonstrating how the interaction between colour, pattern rhythm, and textile structure influences perception.
The examples and projects included help readers understand how to translate these concepts into woven fabrics. Weavers learn how to manipulate pattern and contrast to produce textiles with strong visual impact.
This book is suitable both for weavers interested in experimenting with new visual effects and for those who want to deepen their understanding of graphic design in weaving.
What you will learn or discover
• Understanding how optical illusions appear in woven textiles
• Using weave structure to create visual effects
• Exploring the interaction between pattern and colour
• Designing textiles with striking graphic effects
• Developing patterns based on visual perception
Recommended uses
Weaving
• exploring complex graphic patterns
• creating textiles with strong visual effects
• developing contemporary weaving designs
Teaching and learning
• educational resource on visual effects in weaving
• inspiration for textile design workshops and courses
Technical information
Optical illusion effects can be created in various weave structures, including:
• plain weave
• twill
• pattern weaves
• structures combining repetition and colour contrast
The effects rely mainly on:
• rhythmic pattern organisation
• colour contrast
• the structure and visual repetition of the fabric.
Technical specifications
Product type: Weaving book
Title: Woven Optical Illusions
Authors: Stacey Harvey-Brown and Katharina Kronig
Language: English
Format: Hardback
Dimensions: 21.5 × 26 cm
Pages: 208 pages
Publication date: April 26, 2024
ISBN: 9780719843396
Content focus: optical illusions and graphic pattern design in weaving