Brocade, Sketch – private commission for Mr. Stefano Gabbanas seaside resort at Portofino, Italy Brocade is a weaving method whose tradition goes back to the early middle age. By the use of golden and silver threats the fabric has a unique glimmer that explains its enormous popularity in fashion design especially during the Renaissance and Baroque. Optic fibres: To set this antique technique into a new context, the glance of the fabric is made by optic fibres, instead of golden threats. The fibres are woven in the traditional way. Connected to a colour changing light source they are transmitting the light and letting the illuminated pattern appear. Depending on the colour of the light and the daylight the pattern shines more or less intense. Neon tubes: Regarding the neon tubes as threats they offer the possibility to weave with the light itself. With different channels it is possible to switch the light sources individually on and off. The result is a play of different brocade-inspired patterns.