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Maya Textile Tradition
Classic Maya civilization, unrivaled in the New World for its architectural and astronomical mastery, intricate writing systems, and brilliant art forms, disintegrated some 2,000 years ago. This book examines the history of the one art form which persisted virtually intact–textiles–and provides an in-depth look at the Maya as they exist today. 175 illustrations, 145 in color. Sale Price:$35.00 Read More … Read entire article »
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SHAKER TEXTILE ARTS
A comprehensive book on the kinds of textiles the Shakers used, how they were produced, and their cultural and economic importance to the communities. Sale Price:$23.10 Read More … Read entire article »
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Textile Manufacture in the Northern Roman Provinces (Cambridge Classical Studies)
Dr Wild has written an account of textile manufacture in the northern and western Roman provinces. He begins with a chapter on ancient textile fibres and their sources including an account of Roman production of wool, silk imports, flax and hemp and experimental fibres such as asbestos. Then he studies methods of fibre preparation and spinning and the tools used by the ancient craftsmen. The main body of Dr Wild’s survey is a detailed account … Read entire article »
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