Textile Collection (page 3)

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Quilting party in western Virginia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Gordon Highlanders making kilts in the open air
A group of soldiers from the Gordon Highlanders, some smoking pipes, sit outdoors making kilts. One of them is using a sewing machine

Old English Sheepdog turned into wool
An Old English Sheepdog with its enterprising owner, who has spun its coat into balls of wool for knitting

Colourful traditional clothes for sale, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Carpets hanging outside shop in the medina, Essaouira, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

SEM of a hooks and loops fastener
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)of a hooks and loops fastener. It is a two-sheet material that is used as a reversible fastener on clothing and fabrics

Detail of a pile of colourful ponchos, Cuzco (Cusco), Peru, South America

Colourful Ethiopian souvenirs for sales in Lalibela, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Life Cycle of Silk Worm
The life cycle of a silk worm & silk culture

Cotton Carding Machinery
Interior of cotton mill: girls and women tend carding, drawing and roving machinery

Fabric depicting a simurgh in a beaded surround, from Constantinople (silk) (detail)
XIR309765 Fabric depicting a simurgh in a beaded surround, from Constantinople (silk) (detail) by Byzantine School, (9th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Advert, P & R Sanderson, Tweed Mill, Galashiels, Scotland
Advert for P & R Sanderson, Tweed Mill, Galashiels, Scotland. 1905

Redmayne & Isherwood Ltd, Blackburn & Kirkham
Concerning Cotton - Redmayne & Isherwood Ltd, Blackburn & Kirkham - Cotton Waste. 1920

Eckersleys Ltd, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Concerning Cotton - Eckersleys Ltd, Wigan, Greater Manchester. 1920

Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher, trade card (coloured engraving)
731627 Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher, trade card)

Coptic Art: Hanging with Harvest Love (4th century AD), Paris, Musee Du Louvre
JLJ4601722 Coptic Art: Hanging with Harvest Love (4th century AD), Paris, Musee Du Louvre by Coptic (4th Century); Louvre, Paris

The Yellow Domino, design for a tapestry or carpet, 1908 (gouache on paper)
741461 The Yellow Domino, design for a tapestry or carpet, 1908 (gouache on paper) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Musee des Beaux-Arts Jules Cheret, Nice

Bathing, (oil on canvas)
989873 Bathing, (oil on canvas) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 137.8x105.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing. Vincenzo Irolli (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

Tapestry of Creation. 1st half 12th c. Central detail. Creation of the heaven, earth and animal and vegetal life. Romanesque art. Tapestry. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Gerona

New Worshiping of the Beast. Apocalypse of Angers
BATAILLE, Nicolas (14th c.). New Worshiping of the Beast. 1372 - 1382. Second Scene of the tapestry number 4 of the series Apocalypse of Angers commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Anjou

LUDDITE PLACARD, 1808. Placard, pointing to the industrial unrest following the introduction of textile machinery. Poster, 1808

LEATHER MANUFACTURE, c1918. Workers scraping hides at the Alexander Brothers Leather Company plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photographed c1918

ELEPHANT & HOWDAH, 1851. Embroidered housings and trappings of the elephant and howdah exhibited by Queen Victoria of Great Britain at the Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851

The Wilton Royal Carpet Factory
Shearing and Finishing Wilton Pile Carpet at The Wilton Royal Carpet Factory, Wilton, Wiltshire Date: circa 1903

Valdagno, Italy - Textile Factory Date: 1919

Boiler, Rouen
Boilers installed at a textile works, Filatures & Tissages de Pouyer-Quertier, Rouen, France Date: 1885

Wool factory in Bradford, Yorkshire
Scene at a wool factory in Bradford, Yorkshire -- drawing wool at Fosters Mill

Workers At The Saltaire Woollen Mill, Bradford, North Yorkshire, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

A Day at the Nottingham Lace Manufacturers (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF105808 A Day at the Nottingham Lace Manufacturers (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

FLORA MACDONALD (1722-1790). Scottish Jacobite heroine. Oil on canvas, 1747, by Richard Wilson

Europe, Scotland, Gretna Green. Tartan Shop. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators. Property released for travel, tourism, or educational use

WOMENs FASHION, 1877. French fashion plate from Journal des Demoiselles, 1877

Yarn twisting. Yarn is a general term for a long continuous bundle of fibres. Here, fibres are being spun together to produce yarn

Textile Collage 1928
A collage of various women and textiles : checks, spots, stripes &c

Traditional Moroccan rugs for sale in the souk, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Carpets, Place de Criee, Souks, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Essaouira, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Figure in wool dyers textile souk, Marrakesh, Morocco, Africa

Weaving on street, Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Friendship bracelets, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America

Colourful clothing and textiles for tourists in the market on Plaza San Francisco, Cuenca, Azuay Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings

Sewing thread being manufactured at the Nottingham factory of Ws Godber. 30th August 1965

Detail of rolled carpets on display at store, Avanos, Avanos District, Nevsehir Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Detail of rolled carpets on display at store, Avanos, Avanos District, Nevsehir Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Detail of rolled carpets on display at store, Avanos, Avanos District, Nevsehir Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Contemporary Azerbaijani carpet, Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Baku, Azerbaijan

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. In the Kente weavers village

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"From ancient battles to spiritual realms, textile art weaves stories of culture and history. The Bayeux Tapestry, created between 1066-1077, vividly depicts scenes from the Battle of Hastings, transporting us back in time. In Bardo Mandala, a Thangka painting showcasing the period between death and reincarnation, intricate textiles capture the ethereal journey of the soul. Even advertisements have utilized textiles to captivate audiences throughout history. A Singer sewing machine ad from the 1890s showcases how these machines revolutionized textile production and empowered individuals with their own creative abilities. Across continents, traditional textile techniques reflect unique cultural identities. Kuna Indian traditional molas from Cristobal in Central America's Panama showcase vibrant patterns that tell stories passed down through generations. Textiles also find their way into artistic interpretations of legends and visions. "The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail" brings Sir Galahad, Sir Bors, and Sir Percival's quest to life through intricately woven fabrics. Traveling further afield reveals stunning street scenes captured on fabric canvases. Charles Robertson's "A Street Scene in Cairo" transports us to bustling markets filled with colorful textiles that epitomize Egyptian culture. Maps too can be transformed into works of art using textiles as seen in a Buenos Aires map where threads create an intricate representation of city streets. In Costa Rican art, vibrant colors blend seamlessly with indigenous motifs representing Central American heritage while flags of the German Empire showcase national pride through carefully crafted fabrics. Throughout history, fabric design has been celebrated for its beauty and innovation. Art Gout Beaute's 1924 collection exemplifies this creativity by combining bold patterns with luxurious materials. Finally, Ghana's Ashanti Region offers a glimpse into West African textile traditions where skillful craftsmanship meets storytelling through cloth weaving techniques. "