Ren. Faires started in the early 1960s, and their founder coined the term
"living history".
Wasn't there some early connection with the SCA?
Not really. The same kind of people joined each one, but there wasn't as
much crossover as you might think. There's still some awkwardness to this
day, because of different goals for the two different groups.
"Wearable art", while not being exactly mainstream is at least
common. Places like Michael's craft stores carry supplies for making
wearable art, and a few kits for the same.
But what do you call "wearable art"? I'd say it's something more
avant-garde, or arty, than a nice but mainstream hand-knitted sweater.
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.
CarolynKayta Barrows
dollmaker, fibre artist, textillian
www.FunStuft.com
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