Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dogon
The Dogon are a group of about 250,000 people who live primarily in the districts of Bandiagara and Douentza in the western African nation of Mali. They are primarily agriculturists, their principal crops being millet, sorghum, rice,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mossi
The Mossi are the most prominent ethnic group in the modern nation of Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta). They are also well known in the anthropological literature as a society with an especially high rate of labor migration to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pbs American Portrait Collection
PBS American Portrait is a national storytelling project that invites individuals to participate in a conversation about what it really means to be an American today. To answer this question, PBS and its partners are collecting photos,...
Other
Common Threads Unraveling the World of Textiles
Through the examination of two textiles from opposite sides of the world you will go in-depth to reveal how fiber arts can tell us more about people in other cultures.
Other
Art With Mrs. Filmore: 1st Grade Art Lessons
This site offers a variety of art lessons that use various media. Each project includes instructions and pictures of the students' completed artwork.
Geographic
Photius: Tajikistan: Economy Index
Here you can find out about the current economic status of Tajikistan (as of 2007) from the CIA World Factbook. Click on the topics to gather the information.
Other
Penobscot Indian Fact Sheet
A site filled with information about the Penobscot Indians past and present. There are numerous hyperlinks to pictures, legends, language, and many other sources for information. This is a personal site written by a Cherokee Indian...
Other
Metis Nation of Ontario: Culture Symbols and Traditions
Learn about the symbols most associated with Metis culture including clothing, music, and dancing.
Other
Fabric for Bachelors or How to Shop for Work Clothes
Really fun series of articles about how to pick good quality clothing that will last through the years. Provides tips on selecting fibers, caring for clothes, and proper fit.
Other
Net History: Web History
A nice list of Web history resources for the beginner to the techy. Timelines, reference sites, books and The First Website are included. One intriguing site explores the origin of the fatal error message "Error No 404".
My Learning
My Learning: Design a Carpet for an Arab Weaver's House
Design your own carpet using wood blocks, and recreate a scene from a nineteenth century painting.
Curated OER
Weaving History: Charlotte & the Textile Industry
Photo essay with commentary on southern mills in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Curated OER
Weaving History: Charlotte & the Textile Industry
Photo essay with commentary on southern mills in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Curated OER
Weaving History: Charlotte & the Textile Industry
Photo essay with commentary on southern mills in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Curated OER
Weaving History: Charlotte & the Textile Industry
Photo essay with commentary on southern mills in Charlotte, North Carolina.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Developing Academic Language: Got Words?
Concerns about how to build academic vocabulary and weave its instruction into curricula are common among classroom teachers. This article reviews the research and offers some practical suggestions for teachers.
Other
Fabrics: Fabric Information and Facts: Wool
This resource presents information about the production of wool, the various types of wool, and a glossary of wool fabrics and weaves.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Greek Mythology: The Story of Arachne and Athena
This resource presents the tragic story of Arachne--whose name has been lent to the taxonomy of spiders--and how she arrogantly challenged the goddess Athena to a tapestry-weaving contest.
Other
The Dreaming
Public art is a fun way to bring a community together. "The Dreaming" offers a vision of a neighborhood in Washington D.C. that wanted weave its members together through a visual experience. You are invited to help be a part of this...
University College London
University College London: Digital Egypt: Basketry
Click on materials, techniques, or function to see pictures of basket techniques from ancient Egypt. Very little commentary, but interesting pictures.
Other
Abya Yala Net: Otavalo, Ecuador
Fascinating and comprehensive look at the indigenous culture of Otavalo, Ecuador. Excellent photographs accompany this cultural treatise that examines the history, industry, and tourism of Otavalo. Additional links access more specific...
Smithsonian Institution
The Fabric of Moroccan Life
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
Smithsonian Institution
The Fabric of Moroccan Life Urban Textiles and Costumes
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.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Edmund Cartwright
Edmund Cartwright is featured in this brief biography for automating the textile industry with a power loom.
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