Textile history

This is going to be a bit of a history lesson that highlights some fundamental textile machines that have created the textile industry and fashion as we know it today.

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Europe through Textiles on Instagram: “EuroWeb is not just about historical textiles. Our network also aims to promote the preservation and recording of traditional textile…”

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Wool factory worker, 1947, Sweden.

30 B.C-641 A.D. Egypt, Roman Period,textil fragment | The Art Institute of Chicago

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Burnley: See 220 reviews, articles, and 60 photos of Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor among 29 attractions in Burnley.

Driving through New Bedford along Route 195, it’s hard not to notice the long red brick buildings on either side of the highway. These are the old textile…

Fragment Date: 7th–8th century Geography: Egypt Culture: Coptic Medium: Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave Accession Number: 90.5.526

Just this week we have been watching again the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II from the news archives in this the Diamond Jubilee ...

Oversized red cloth bound book with 2,239 French textile samples. Very good condition and quality. Predominantly dark colors and earth tones.

You all — especially our Patreon supporters, whose requests we take very seriously! — have been asking for an in-depth review of The Duchess (2008) for a while now, but I’ll admit to being overwhel…

These textiles laughed in the face of entropy.

Silk of double cloth weave with design of lengthwise bands of ornament between bands of inscription.

Today, India's indigo craftsmanship continues to thrive, blending ancient methods with contemporary applications. Artisans across the country preserve traditional techniques while embracing sustainable practices, ensuring the legacy of indigo dye remains integral to India's cultural heritage and textile industry.

Today, on the 10th National Handloom Day, we celebrate the beautiful art of handloom weaving. It's a special skill passed down for generations, and it is not just about creating patterns, but it is a legacy woven deep into the fabric of our history, with roots tracing back to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. The echoes of the Swadeshi Movement, ignited at Calcutta Town Hall, resonate even today, reminding us of the power of handloom to weave not just cloth, but also dreams of…

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Today, on the 10th National Handloom Day, we celebrate the beautiful art of handloom weaving. It's a special skill passed down for generations, and it is not just about creating patterns, but it is a legacy woven deep into the fabric of our history, with roots tracing back to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. The echoes of the Swadeshi Movement, ignited at Calcutta Town Hall, resonate even today, reminding us of the power of handloom to weave not just cloth, but also dreams of…