Exploring Pattern in Textiles
Investigating how patterns are created and used in different textile traditions from around the world.
Key Questions
- Compare patterns found in traditional African textiles with those from Japanese kimonos.
- Design a simple repeating pattern inspired by a cultural textile.
- Explain how patterns can tell stories or represent cultural meanings.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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