The History of Linen

10 Types of Traditional African Fabrics You Should Know - Pihoo Textile

Explore ten traditional African fabrics, each with vibrant histories and cultural significance, from Kente cloth to Bogolan mud cloth, and discover their artistry.

Fabrics of Africa: 40+ Fabrics That Weave Culture, Color, and Heritage of Africa - Kenyalogue

Africa’s vibrant story isn’t written only in words—it’s woven, dyed, stamped, and embroidered into cloth. From the sun-soaked looms of Ghana to the hand-pounded bark cloths of Uganda and the geometric raffia of the Congo, African fabrics carry the colors, symbols, and spirit of their people. “Fabrics of Africa” is a curated journey through the ... Read more

The Ingenious Engineering of Silk: How the 2,000-Year-Old Pattern Loom Powered the Silk Road and the Wealth of Ancient China

The Silk Road's long period of high activity spanned the second century BC and the fifteenth century AD, but its name wasn't coined until more than 400 years after that.

The History of Fashion Through The Decades - GLAM OBSERVER

Let’s delve into the fascinating history of fashion through the decades and explore the history from the 1900s until the present day.

Cotton Fabrics

From jersey to poplin, explore our guide to cotton fabrics. Learn the characteristics of each weave and find the perfect cotton for your needs.

History of the Spinning Wheel

The spinning wheel is an ancient invention that turns plant and animal fibers into thread or yarn, which are then woven into cloth on a loom.

The Fabric of Africa - Google Arts & Culture

Explore Alan Donovan's personal collection of textiles from the continent

Plain and peculiar: a case study of nineteenth-century Quaker clothing

Material culture scholars have long struggled to reconcile the Quaker doctrine of plainness with the appearance of Quaker material goods. Early descriptions of Quakers and early scholarship on Quaker clothing decreed that Quakers adopted a distinct style of dress that set them apart from their non-Quaker neighbors. This idea has grown into a mythology of Quaker dress and has led to the erroneous idea that all Quakers wore undecorated clothing in somber colors. This thesis first traces the history of scholarship on Quaker clothing, the early years of which were heavily influenced by Colonial Revival thinking. It then examines the concept of “plainness” to see how confusion over the meaning of the word has led to confusion about Quaker material goods. Finally, this thesis uses a collection of documentably Quaker clothing from the nineteenth century to examine the ways in which clothing and religion intersected for one particular group of Delaware Valley Friends and to expand the boundaries of the traditional definitions of “Quaker” dress.

Textile Markup Language Documentation

The official documentation for Textile Markup Language - A humane web text generator.

How Patterns Work – Assembil

If you are new to sewing, this is an ideal first book to buy along with a comprehensive sewing book. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the markings on a commercial sewing pattern, How Patterns Work will help you to make sense of all the lines and help you to recognise common garment shapes. No prior experience of pattern making is needed.

19th century | Fashion History Timeline

For a brief overview, see the V&A's "Introduction to 19th-Century Fashion" and "History of Fashion, 1840-1900."

The Essential Art of African Textiles

The Essential Art of African Textiles, Design Without End

History and Evolution of Looms - Textile School

This article explores the rich history and evolution of looms, tracing their development from ancient hand-operated devices to modern, computer-controlled systems. It delves into key innovations such as the flying shuttle, the Jacquard loom, and digital looms, highlighting their impact on textile production, cultural heritage, and global markets. The discussion covers technological advances, economic implications, environmental sustainability, and future trends, providing a comprehensive resource for industry professionals and enthusiasts.

Alpine Blue - Hand Dyed Silk Velvet

This is our luscious silk/rayon velvet fabric. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

How Vinyl Records Are Made

The vinyl record--we've shown you how they were made way back in 1937, and also in 1956. But how about nowadays, during the renaissance of vinyl?

Venus of Tan-Tan

The Venus of Tan-Tan is an alleged artifact found in Morocco. It and its contemporary, the Venus of Berekhat Ram, have been claimed as the earliest representations of the human form.