Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Inka
The Inka had developed a complex culture deeply rooted in the traditions that came before them. Their textiles, ceramics, metal- and woodwork, and architecture all reflect the materials, environment, and cultural traditions of the Andes....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Paracas, an Introduction
The Paracas achievements in ceramic and textile arts are among the most outstanding in the ancient Americas. View pictures and read descriptions of Paracas art and culture.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Experiencing Medieval Literature
This article explains how 'illiterate' individuals encountered literary texts and traditions through textiles, wall paintings, sculptures, and listening to works read aloud in the Middle Ages.
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One Thousand Years of Chinese Textiles
This site has images of some beautiful Asian Art through various textiles.
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Alien Travel Guide: History of Weaving
This site from the Alien Travel Guide contains an outline to information on the history of weaving. The outline is in link form for easy navigation and it contains wonderful basic information.
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Manalagi Group: Weaving in Indonesia
This site from Manalagi Inc. contains information on the weaving in Indonesia with focus on the backstrap loom. Pictures are provided and the text is somewhat in-depth, making this a great site to check out on the subject.
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Artisans in Focus: The Art of Weaving
This site from Artisans in Focus contains wonderful information on the art of weaving. The site is outlined in link form for easy navigation and it contains information on subjects such as: preparing the yarn, dying the yarn, natural...
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Paula Burch's All About Hand Dyeing: How to Batik
An instructional site for learning to batik dye fabric. Information includes a supply list, multiple dying techniques, and a gallery of batik images.
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Native American Indian Art
This site provides illustrations and descriptions of Native American art and painting. Visual sampling of many Native American artists.
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The Industrial Revolution: Changes in Society
A guided website which covers the major aspects of the Industrial Revolution from about 1750 until 1830. Areas such as industry, agriculture are explored.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ed Rossbach
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Ed Rossbach is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with textiles and textile design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Cynthia Schira
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Cynthia Schira is described here along with information on her contributions to art through textiles and textile design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Michael Olszewski
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Michael Olszewski is described here along with information on his contributions to art through textile design.
PBS
Pbs: America 1900: The China Market
Read this brief excerpt of a Cornell historian regarding the importance of the Chinese market for American textiles in 1900.
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Kente Paper Weaving
A lesson plan that introduces young students to African textiles. This is a simple paper weaving lesson based on African Kente cloth. Includes lesson adaptations.
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Thrivenc.com: Key Industries in North Carolina
Some of the key industries that are thriving in North Carolina include advanced manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, defense, automotive, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, green and sustainable energy, financial services, software and...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Yvonne Porcella
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Yvonne Porcella is described here along with information on her contributions to art through fiber arts and textile design.
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Wedding Gown, Nishijin Textile.
This site from the Traditional Crafts of Japan site contains information on the art of weaving in Japan. It discusses the silk, the weaves, the loom and the future. Pictures are provided along with links to additional information.
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Eternal Egypt: Piece of Wool Textile
This rectangular piece of wool is decorated with stylized ducks and rabbits and Kufic inscription with foliage and floral designs.
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Eternal Egypt: Textile Fragment With Chalice
The circular linen fragment bears the blazon of the cupbearer in brown.
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Eternal Egypt: Piece of Ayyubid Linen Textile
This piece of linen material is traced to the seventh century after Hijra (thirteenth century AD) from the Ayyubids era.
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Eternal Egypt: Piece of Textile Divided in Two
This piece of cloth is woven from linen and wool and decorated with stylized people riding animals.
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Silk
Information about the origin of silk and the versatile garments that are made from it. Includes a glossary of the various kinds of silk.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: The Legacy of Genghis Khan
Exhibition explores the influence and legacy of Genghis Khan throughout Asia following the Mongol invasions. The exhibit contains images of beautiful pieces of artwork, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and more.
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