We have reached the point where we are nostalgic for the rough hewn wood of log cabins, and the well worn, wooden floor boards of our ancestors. People are building new, expensive homes using materials salvaged from the past. Our society has gotten so complex that we want to retreat to a more relaxing world. Old things can have a calming effect on us. I n many instances things with Texture represents our past.
Most old things are rich in texture.
Log homes, braided rugs, cross stitch, afghans, and quilts are all rich in texture. How different a needlepoint picture on the wall is from a poster, covered in glass and surrounded by a cold, metal frame. There is no warmth in the poster. Lack of texture has come to symbolize wealth in some areas. The most expensive fabrics are very smooth.