Textile - Flags and banners

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Textile - Flags and banners

green, red, beige or white flags?!

Joyce Overheul

What is the purpose of a flag?

SYMBOLS

For centuries, flags have been used by different groups and countries as symbols of recognition or to show a certain allegiance. A flag is often designed to represent people and their values, morals, and ideals. Different colors on flags often represent different issues.

Why are flags made out of textile?

What types of textile do you know?

What is your RED flag?

What textile suits your red flag best?

Wool

Silk

Leather

Velvet

Polyester

Cotton

What is your green flag?

What textile suits your green flag best?

Wool

Silk

Leather

Velvet

Polyester

Cotton

Part 1

Make a sketch for one of your RED and one of your GREEN flags.

Use (non-existing) original symbols  and or images.

Optional: words / letters