Selvedge - Issue 127: Aurora

Selvedge Issue 127 explores light's profound cultural and artistic significance, particularly through the lens of the Aurora Borealis and northern illumination. Unlike directional sunlight, northern light diffuses softly across the sky, offering the consistent, nuanced glow that artists and makers have long treasured. This issue celebrates colour across diverse creative practices—from Zandra Rhodes's vibrant interiors to Elsa Montell-Saanio's restrained Sámi textiles. Scandinavian design emerges as a sophisticated response to extended darkness, evident in Marimekko's bold geometry, Arne Jacobsen's refined minimalism, and the warmth of Nordic hygge. We trace domestic textiles from Welsh coverlets to contemporary figured weaving, while examining how cold-climate innovation shapes both technical performance and aesthetic beauty—from mountain wear evolution to luxury collaborations that define contemporary style.