Although my warp is still currently on the loom, I have been able to weave, finish and cut off 5 samples and a longer length. The samples have all been woven with a point pattern visible, linking in well with pieces created from previous warps. I am pleased with the outcomes and feel the samples are bold, strong and hold a purpose. They are well suited to the interiors market, as the feel and finish of the fabric is extremely dense and robust. The research I have undertaken into deckchair fabric over the past few weeks has influenced my work and the samples work well for this context.
High street companies such as John lewis, Selfridge's and Habitat are currently some of the leading
stores to sell designer deck chair slings and fabrics, implying that although not yet a high earner, the sale and production of fabrics for this output is on the rise. The idea of designing for a market that is relatively fresh is one that excitites and scares me in equal measure!
The deck chair has always been a staple part of British culture and one that as technologies improve and designs are modernised could see a return in popularity amongst a younger target audience. Image below shows a small range of deck chair cover as sold by Interiors company 'Habitat'.
http://www.habitat.co.uk/search?productsPerPage=20&keywords=deck+chair&x=0&y=0
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