SMART TEXTILES AND INTERACTIVE EMBROIDERY ART
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Embroidery is an ancient artistic practice deeply embedded in cultural storytelling and craftsmanship.Abstract
Smart textiles represent an interdisciplinary frontier where traditional fabric arts converge with cutting-edge wearable technology. This article examines the emerging domain of smart textiles and interactive embroidery art, highlighting how conductive threads, sensor circuits, and textile interfaces are being woven into embroidered works to create functional yet aesthetically rich pieces. We discuss engineering advancements – such as embroidered sensors, antennas, and microcontroller-integrated garments – alongside artistic and cultural dimensions of embroidery design. The synthesis of technical innovation with embroidery’s aesthetic heritage enables applications ranging from health-monitoring garments to interactive carpets and tapestries. Through a review of literature and practice, a technical framework for creating smart embroidered textiles is outlined, and design applications are analyzed in detail. The discussion situates these developments in a broader context of art–technology integration, underscoring the author’s original contributions and leadership in this nascent field. The conclusion reflects on future directions for smart embroidery textiles as a medium that bridges traditional craft and modern innovation, demonstrating how extraordinary creative ability can drive this field forward.
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