I'd agree with your definition, except that I associate the term "fiber
art" with textile arts other than sewing. Whereas, to me "wearable art"
covers sewing, weaving, spinning, knitting, crochet, embroidery, the
whole spectrum. Oh, except a hanging or sculpture is fiber art, but not
wearable.
As for Goths, who I supect may be a rather large DIY crowd, I've never
been tempted to become one because, as far as I can tell from the
historic costumers I know who are also Goths, they hang out in clubs and
listen to modern music. I can't stand modern music. Also, I look awful
in black. But some of the ideas on the net I've seen are really
creative. The Gothic Lolitas seem far too sweet and innocent to be real
Goths though. While, as far as I know, none of my passing Goth
acquaintances actually drink blood, they seem pretty sophisticated.
Fran
Lavolta Press
http://www.lavoltapress
What I call wearable art and what Michael's craft stores call wearable
art are rather different. They call things like craft-decorated
t-shirts by that name, when they're selling supplies for making same.
I have a little more highbrow definition, and would go with the more
avant guarde and arty look. Upscale art and wine festivals have more
what I would call wearable art. I also call it fiber art, which the
craft stores pretty much don't.
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