Azalea Thorpe | |
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 1961 | |
| Born | Azalea Stuart Gray 10 April 1911 Peebles, Scotland |
| Died | 29 December 1988 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Scottish / American |
| Other names | Azalea Stuart Thorpe, Azalea Thorpe New |
| Occupation(s) | fashion designer, weaver |
| Years active | 1953–1970 |
Azalea Thorpe (10 April 1911 – 29 December 1988) was a Scottish-born American weaver and textile designer. Known for her innovative experimentation with both natural and synthetic materials, Thorpe was a featured instructor and lecturer throughout the United States. She has weavings in the permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. An annual award given in her honor is presented by the Institute of American Indian Arts for fiber arts.