This knitted scarf is much more than a visually appealing design. This scarf actually tells a story when worn by someone.
The knitted scarf has been manipulated by British artist, Sam Meech to make physical textiles into digital works. The actual imagery is simple; it's a horse galloping on a track, but because the entire image is on a piece of clothing, it's even more amazing.
The scarf works in flip book fashion uses Muybridge’s 'Horse in Motion' as inspiration. Meech is looking to experiment more with this kind of textile manipulation and is looking into how to create more knitted scarf works of art, but for now this flip book scarf art is an amazing example of ingenuity.
Knitted Storytelling Scarves
This Knitted Scarf Tells a Story When It's Moved
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Fashion - There's an opportunity for designers to create more interactive fashion pieces that allow the wearer to tell a story or express themselves in unique ways.
2. Wearable Technology - The integration of technology into fashion, like this scarf, is a trend that is likely to continue as people seek new and exciting ways to express themselves through their clothing.
3. Kinetic Textiles - As artists manipulate textiles to create movement and storytelling, there's an opportunity for new and innovative uses of fabric that blur the lines between art and functional clothing.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can take inspiration from this piece to create clothing that tells a story and offers a unique experience to the wearer.
2. Textile Manufacturing - The manipulation of textiles to create movement offers an opportunity for textile manufacturers to create unique products that go beyond traditional fabrics.
3. Art - The integration of technology and fabric opens up possibilities for artists to create pieces that challenge traditional notions of art and explore new mediums.