Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Cotton
Cotton is used to make over 40% of the world's textiles. You will find many interesting facts and a wealth of information about cotton on this informative resource.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Politics and Economics: Motul De San Jose, Peten
Excavations at Motul de San Jose indicate that the site was more populated than previously thought. Findings indicate that production of textiles, tools, and ceramics were carried out in this city-state.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Household Archaeology in Coastal Oaxaca, Mexico
Offers dimensions of Mixtec household and density of urban village. Household ritual included food processing, tool and textile production, and ceramic production using molds. The importance of Rio Viejo as an urban center is discussed.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Representatives of Brother Nationalit
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Representatives of brother nationalities visit a textile machinery plant" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1970-1975.
Library of Congress
Loc: Preparing, Protecting, Preserving Family Treasures
Advice from the Library of Congress about how to store, display, and protect family heirlooms, such as photographs, books, letters, and textiles.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian: Infinity of Nations
Exhibtion of artwork and artifacts from geographic regions across the Americas highlights the historic significance and diversity of material culture produced by Native Americans, past to present. With examples of textiles, ceramics,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian: A Song for the Horse Nation
This exhibit from the National Museum of the American Indian explores the close relationship of Native Americans and their horses through art, pottery, textiles, artifacts, and photographs. It traces this relationship from the 15th...
University of Maryland
Morality in Manufacturing: The Case of Bowen and Mc Namee [Pdf]
Using primary source documents as evidence, students will create an annotated illustration depicting the situation among textile merchants in New York City while deciding in what ways do personal values influence business decisions.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
At the online home of the Art Institute of Chicago, browse the full scope and focus of the museum's collections of French impressionism, photography, architectural drawing, European decorative arts, American art, textiles, African art,...
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: The Last Auction
Interactive experience that allows students to walk through a small, farming town in South Carolina, and see its transition from a tobacco farming community and a textile based economy to a new economy. Witness the residents' struggles...
Other
Cross Innovation Hub Hamburg: Cross Innovation Network
This platform displays cross-sectoral and cross-disciplinary innovation activities from all over Europe. Example projects include the use of algae to remove pollutants from water, harnessing thermal energy from roofs, and reusing...
Curated OER
The Fabric of Moroccan Life
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
Curated OER
The Fabric of Moroccan Life
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
Curated OER
The Fabric of Moroccan Life
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
Curated OER
The Fabric of Moroccan Life
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
Curated OER
The Fabric of Moroccan Life
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
Curated OER
Hanging
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.
Curated OER
Cushion Cover
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.
Curated OER
Hanging
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.
Curated OER
Coffin of Deceased Tanala Elder in Madagascar Is Covered With Cloth
To the people of Madagascar woven cloth is more than just something nice to wear. Come explore the topic of textiles and their importance to these African people.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Primary Sources: The Lowell System
An hour-long professional development video on teaching how the Lowell System was a departure from traditional labor practices. Features experienced classroom teachers. Materials and a complete lesson plan are also provided.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum: Gothic Tapestry and Embroidery of England
From the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, this is an examination of the museum's collection of English Gothic tapestries and embroideries, spanning 1400 to 1547.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Empire That Was Russia, Photographic Record Recreated
The digital revival of the glass plate images of the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I by photographer Sergei Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorskii. Very interesting from both historical and technological points of view.
PBS
Art21: Ann Hamilton
Hamilton's art installations often combine soundtracks with cloth, filmed footage, organic materials, and objects. She is also interested in verbal and written language and works with photographs and performance.
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