IST 605: Fiber Arts and Traditions Across Cultures

Academic and peer-reviewed journals are a great research resource for finding relevant articles. Journals are publications with dedicated interests that publish articles from leading researchers.

There are many journals that focus on art, art history, and culture in the broader sense. These journals are good resources for conducting research on fiber and textile arts, but may not provide the specificity of other journals dedicated solely to textile studies. Please take a look at the provided resources below.

Your university library is a great place to look for academic journals, the library may provide free access to a number of journals online. As you conduct more research, and find articles that interest you, consider diving into the journals through which they were published. Researching the authors you cite can also lead you to relevant publications.

Art History was founded in 1978, and has continued to publish since. The journal is issued by the Association of Art Historians based in the UK. This journal focuses on the publication of scholarly and academic research articles concerned with art history and related issues. The journal also reviews and essays, and accepts research articles from experienced and beginner researchers alike.

The International Journal of Fashion Studies is a multidisciplinary and peer-reviewed journal. This journal is focused on the publication of analyses of fashion. This journal publishes research with varying analytic lenses such as historical, sociological, contemporary, anthropological, etc. Researchers interested in fiber arts as fashion can use research published through this journal to supplement their own work.

The Journal of Modern Craft is a publication that focuses on peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary study of different crafting forms. The publication focuses on crafts in both the contemporary and historical sense. Analyses of craft within popular culture, varying folk traditions, and multidisciplinary studies are common publication types. "Special emphasis is placed on studio practice, and on the transformations of indigenous forms of craft activity throughout the world." (Taylor & Francis Online, Learn about The Journal of Modern Craft. n.d.).

Textile Research Journal is a scholarly publication primarily focused on the research of how fibers and textiles are constructed and interact with other materials. This journal is particularly suited for researchers who may wish to delve into the scientific side of fibers, and how they are used in modern industries. This practical knowledge can still be applied to the study of fibers through a humanities lens.

Texile is a journal that is dedicated specifically to the publishing of scholarly material regarding textiles and fibers. This journal publishes research from across multiple academic disciplines. This journal can provide researchers with practical information about fiber and textile arts, including the construction of textile and fiber materials. Textile also focuses heavily on the historical contextualization of fiber and textile arts, as well as their roles in various cultures. Anthropologists, historians, and fashion experts alike can enjoy this journal and its publications alike.