My project is entitled ‘manipulating tartan’ which focusses on creating woven fabric samples that don’t resemble tartan but could be classified as such according to the definition provided by the Scottish register of tartans act 2008. Throughout the project I explore the ideas of distortion, deconstruction and manipulation, all through the use of colour and yarn.

My designs are aimed to be used for interior designs purposes, anything from upholstering to covering soft furnishings. All my samples have been woven in cotton using double cloth ensuring the fabric is strong and durable.

My research has led me to explore the history of tartan as well as other traditional fabrics such as tweed and camouflage and how these have been manipulated and distorted by other artists. I have also found when researching that there us a lack of tartan fabric used within interior design, so my fabrics aim to make this a more desirable pattern to be used for interior purposes.