Fiber Collection (page 6)

Cotton field ready for harvest in the American South

Americas, Peru. Alpaca, bred for their fibrous hair used in weaving textiles, at Awana Kancha in the Urubamba Valley of Peru

Americas, Peru. Suri Alpaca, valued for their wool for weaving textiles, at Awana Kancha in the Urubamba Valley

Cotton ready for harvest

Women prepare cotton for spinning with a tool called a kituna; man at right carries a bundle of the refined cotton
JAPAN: COTTON PROCESSING. Women prepare cotton for spinning with a tool called a kituna; man at right carries a bundle of the refined cotton fiber. Drawing, late 18th century, by Katsushika Hokusai

DRESSING FLAX, 1883. Canadian woman dressing flax for textile fiber. Engraving, 1883

SWINGLING FLAX, 1883. Cleaning flax to make textile fiber in rural Canada. Engraving, 1883

CHINA: PAPER MANUFACTURE. Wood engraving, French, 1855

Collagen bundles, SEM
Collagen bundles. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of collagen bundles from the delicate connective tissue endoneurium. Endoneurium wraps around and between individual nerve fibres (axons)

Optical fibre, close-up. This object is used for transmitting data in the form of light. It is usually made from flexible glass that has a high refractive index

Cashmere wool, SEM
Cashmere wool. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hair fibres from the cashmere goat. The cuticle (outer layer) of the hair comprises overlapping scales

Clothes moth, SEM
Clothes moth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a common clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) on cashmere wool fibres

Psyllium, light micrograph
Polarised light micrograph of ground Psyllium, used as a dietary fiber, which is not absorbed by the small intestine. The purely mechanical action of psyllium mucilage absorbs excess water while

Spinal cord, SEM
Spinal cord. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a spinal cord, showing the grey matter (green) and white matter (blue)

Optic nerve fibres, SEM
Optic nerve fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of axons from the optic nerve. Connective tissue fibres (thread-like) are also visible

Muscle cell anatomy, artwork
Muscle cell anatomy. Artwork of the anatomy of a muscle cell, also known as a muscle fibre. The cell is surrounded by a plasma membrane called the sarcolemma (grey)

Coconut rope production, 19th century
Coconut rope production, 19th-century artwork. The fibres for this rope are obtained from the husk of the coconut, producing a material known as coir

Carbon fibres, SEM
Carbon fibres, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These fibres can be woven into a fabric that is strong, but lightweight

Eye lens and accommodation, diagram
Eye lens and accommodation. Diagram showing the process by which the eye changes the shape of the lens when changing between close vision and distant vision. This process is known as accommodation

Eye lens and accommodation, artwork
Eye lens and accommodation. Artwork showing the process by which the eye changes the shape of the lens when changing between close vision and distant vision. This process is known as accommodation

Gate control theory of pain, artwork
Gate control theory of pain. Computer artwork of the neural circuit diagram used to represent the gate control theory of pain

Antimicrobial wound dressing, SEM
Antimicrobial wound dressing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fibres (diagonal) from an Aquacel Ag wound dressing

Nerve fibre, artwork
Nerve fibre, computer artwork

Muscle structure, artwork
Muscle structure. Computer artwork showing the protein structure of myofibrils and how they are bound together to form muscle fibres

Clothes moth on cotton
Clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) on cotton garment, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Caterpillars of the clothes moth feed on wool and other natural fibres

Carpet beetle larva
Carpet beetle (Anthrenus sp.) larva on carpet fibres, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Carpet beetle larvae are a significant pest, feeding on animal materials including fur, feathers

Clothes moth on cashmere wool
Clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) on cashmere wool, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Caterpillars of the clothes moth feed on wool and other natural fibres

Polycotton fabric, SEM
Polycotton fabric, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This material is made from polyester and cotton fibres woven together

Paper, SEM
Paper, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Paper mostly consists of a mesh of softened and pulped wood fibres

Muscle anatomy. Cutaway artwork showing the anatomy and internal structure of a muscle, from the macroscopic (left) to the microscopic (right) level

Muscle fibre, SEM
Muscle fibre. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured skeletal (or striated) muscle fibre. The fracturing of the fibre has revealed that it consists of a bundle of smaller

Collagen, artwork
Collagen. Computer artwork showing the structure of collagen fibres (grey). Each fibre consists of many molecules of collagen

Stack of orange carrots
Indonesia, Sumatra, stack of orange carrots

Various threads on weaving loom
Thai Dam (a ethnicgroup) weaving Luang Nam Tha Laos

Collagen, SEM
Collagen fibres, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Collagen, a type of connective tissue, is the main structural protein in the body

Woven silk, SEM
Woven silk, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Silk is a protein fibre, which can be woven into textiles. It is obtained from the cocoons of metamorphosising silkworms

Autumn Leaf in Milkweed. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Flower of flax (Linum usitatissimum), widespread cultivated plant for seeds and fibres
ROG-12520 Flower of flax, widespread cultivated plant for seeds and fibres. Linum usitatissimum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Land recently cleared for sisal plantation with baobab trees remaining. Mombasa on Kenya Coasts, Africa
MAB-144 Land recently cleared for sisal plantation with baobab / Boab trees remaining Mombasa on Kenya Coasts, Africa Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Borlotti beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). These are avariety of Kidney bean widely used in Italiancooking

Cashmere Goat
The Cashmere or down goat, from which the luxurious fiber is produced from the soft undercoat of hair

Beaver (Bewick)
Castor fiber : Bewick depicts the Musquash, Musk Beaver or Little Beaver

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"Fiber: Unveiling the Intricate Network of Brain Fibres and Beyond" In a world where connections matter, fiber takes on a whole new meaning. From the intricate web of brain fibres captured in DTI MRI scans (C017 / 7099) to the mesmerizing patterns revealed in DTI MRI scans (C017 / 7035), we delve into the depths of our neural pathways. Picture No. 10900188 showcases cell division like never before, with fluorescent micrographs illuminating the wonders of life's building blocks. Meanwhile, Charleston, South Carolina invites us to explore its cotton fields - raw cotton serving as a testament to nature's own fibers. Traveling back in time, an advert for Courtaulds Rayons from 1936 reminds us that fiber has long been intertwined with fashion and style. And speaking of intertwining, a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables highlights the importance of dietary fiber for our well-being. But it doesn't stop there; even microscopic creatures have their own fibers worth exploring. A carpet beetle larva under SEM reveals its textured exterior while cell division continues to captivate through fluorescent micrographs once again. Art meets science as an artwork depicting a fibroblast cell showcases both creativity and cellular complexity. And let's not forget about our optic nerve fibers - SEM images bring these delicate strands into focus, reminding us how vital they are for vision. Finally, Hla026 presents Waves Grey - an intriguing design that reminds us how they are be transformed into artistry within textiles. Whether unraveling the mysteries within our brains or appreciating nature's bounty, this collection celebrates fiber in all its forms - connecting us physically and metaphorically across realms unknown.