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Aztec Garments: From Birth to Fulfillment
Lecture about the art and applications of Aztec textiles and clothing, from the harvesting of fibers for weaving and decoration, to its fulfillment of purpose, distinguishing differences between men and women, social status and position, and the ranks of
http://168.96.200.17/ar/libros/lasa97/ludden.pdf
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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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Conservation of Post-Byzantine Textiles
Article about an ongoing project of the Iasi University's Faculty of Textile and Leather Engineering, dedicated to the evaluation and conservation of historic textiles. Authors: O. Marincas and A. Grigoriu.
http://www.heritage.xtd.pl/pdf/full_marincas.pdf
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A Functional Analysis of Northwest Coast Spindle Works
Master of Arts thesis presenting a descriptive, functional analysis of one hundred historic spindle whorls from the Gulf of Georgia region. Author: Isa Loughran-Delahun
http://www.jdlh.palo-alto.ca.us/doc/spindles96/spindles96.pdf
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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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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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A History of Navajo Weaving
An 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/rugs_article.html
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Identification of the Textiles from Khirbet Qumran
Technical paper describing the process of identification of textiles discovered at the Khirbet Qumran site, using microscopy and synchrotron radiation X-ray fiber diffraction. Authors: M. Mueller and others.
http://srs.dl.ac.uk/arch/publications/qumran-textiles-micro-xrd.pdf
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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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Indigo in the Early Modern World
Short article about the history of indigo dyes in human civilization, and its associations with political power and religious ritual. Author: Anne Mattson.
http://www.bell.lib.umn.edu/Products/Indigo.html
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