Threads of Life: The Textile Arts in World Culture
Now that you have studied the history of weaving with Professor Wylly, you may want to explore the textile arts in the world's cultures through the links below. For what weaving products is Asia most well-known? Turkey? Native American cultures? Scotland? What role does weaving play in these cultures and for what are these products used? How did the loom influence the evolution of computers? Finally, read the myths in the last section. What special roles does weaving play in these myths? What does weaving symbolize? Why do you think weaving has been used by so many cultures to symbolize the path of life? Why did your instructor title this unit "Threads of Life"?
General Resources
A general history of weaving with graphics
Weaving patterns database
Anything and everything you want to find on weaving, from materials information to techniques and historical traditions
Exhibit of textile arts from around the world
Asia: Rug Weaving
- Photos of Weaving and Buying Rugs in India
- The Carpet Weaving Tradition in Turkey
- A Kilim Is More Than We Think
General Asian
- Ethnic Textiles,Garments,and
Handicrafts
A nice little database of graphics, although the English translation is not always perfect!
- Asian Textile Heritage
Japan
Laos
Native American Traditions
Classic and Contemporary Amerind Art
American Fiber Arts
Whole Cloth: Discovering Science and Technology Through American Textile History
Tapestry
Scotland and England
discussion of weavers in medieval Canterbury, England
Baskets
Weaving in Myth
Japanese Tales : The Grateful Crane
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