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History of the British kilt, worn by highlanders and soldiers from 1500 to late 1700. Information
about the fabric, and wearing, usage and storing of the kilt. From the Kingdom of Ealdormere.
http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/university/greatkilt.shtml
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The Bayeux Tapestry
Abstract of a lecture about the history of the Bayeux Tapestries, with links to related sites. From
the University of Kansas. Author: Em. Prof. Lynn Harry Nelson.
http://www.ukans.edu/kansas/medieval/108/lectures/bayeux_tapestry.html
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A History of Navajo Weaving
Comprehensive article on the history and culture of the Navajo Indians, including reviews of their
yarn spinning, and cloth and rug weaving techniques. Authors: Lee and Eric Anderson.
http://www.americana.net/weaving.html
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The Valley
Article about the history and culture of textiles and clothing of the Otavalenos Indians in the
Tiata Imbabura valley of Ecuador. Author: Mariana Long.
http://www.acu.edu:9090/~armstrongl/geography/otav.htm
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The Pasold Research Fund
Registered charity, active in publications, organizing conferences and awarding grants for research
in the economic and social history of textiles. Comprehensive international directory of textile
historians.
http://www.lums2.lancs.ac.uk/pasold/
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Textile History
Journal of the history of textiles and the textile industry, their technological development,
design and conservation, and the history of dress and other uses of textiles. From the Pasold
Research Fund.
http://www.maney.co.uk/textilehistory.html
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The Goddess from Anatolia: An Updated View of the Catal Huyuk Controversy
Polemic article in defense of the theory that the designs of Anatolian kilims are original art of
the weavers, and not reproductions from Neolithic wall paintings. From the Oriental Rug Review.
Author: Marla Mallett.
http://www.marlamallett.com/chupdate.htm
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The Story of Textiles
Japan. From Toyoda Textile Machinery, Ltd. A history of textiles from pre-history to modern times.
Extensive and informative.
http://www.toyota-industries.com/textile/text/corp/corp1/corp1.html
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Textile History
List of books with excerpts on the history of the cotton, wool and silk industries, and textile
printing and lace making. From Shire Publications.
http://www.shirebooks.co.uk/Textile/textile-bl.htm
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History of Linen
Full text of a lecture on the history of the flax plant, and the development of the linen industry
and organization. From the Ulster Linen Co., Inc. web site. Author: W.H. Webb.
http://www.ulsterlinen.com/2.htm
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Textiles de France
Collection of antique quilts and textiles from 18th and 19th century France. Concise historical
background, and detailed descriptions of fabric construction, making-up and uses. Items are
available for sale.
http://www.textilesdefrance.com/
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The History of Burano Lace
Short history of the origin and development of the lace trade and industry in the Venetian Republic
during the 16th century.
http://www.buranoonline.com/history.htm
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The New Draperies in the Low Countries and England
Book on the history and identification of draperies in the Netherlands and England, manufactured
from medieval to early modern times. From Oxford University Press. Author: N.B. Harte.
http://www.oup-usa.org/isbn/0199210632.html
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The Textile Industry
Comprehensive collection of articles on inventions, inventors and entrepreneurs in the British
textile industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Also, descriptions of the conditions in textile
mills, factory workers and child labor. From Spartacus Schoolnet.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Textiles.htm
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A Brief Social History of Navajo Weaving
Detailed description of Navajo weaving techniques, probably dating back to the 17th century, and a
review of their social and economic history. Links to related sites. From the Collectors' Guide.
http://www.collectorsguide.com/fa/fa064.shtml
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Indian Trade Blankets
Short history of the woollen blanket, which was an important trading commodity between settlers,
trappers and explorers and Native Americans in the 19th century. From the Collectors' Guide.
http://www.collectorsguide.com/fa/fa026.shtml
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A Glance At Textile Industry In Iran
Comprehensive overview of the Iranian textile industry, from ancient spinning and weaving
techniques and materials to modern times. Author: Mozaffar Alikhani.
http://www.netiran.com/Htdocs/Clippings/DEconomy/980323XXDE01.html
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The Historical Aspects of Quilting
Comprehensive collection of notes on the history and development of quilting, from ancient Egypt to
the 16th century. Includes information on Japanese and Chinese quilting, and on the various
military uses of quilted textiles. Author: Katheryn de Develyn.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/4756/quilting.htm
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