Weaving Collection (page 16)

Tapestry fragment depicting the Almighty and six holy women, probably from an antependium, end of 15th century (wool)
3576075 Tapestry fragment depicting the Almighty and six holy women, probably from an antependium, end of 15th century (wool) by European School, (15th century); 68.6x147.9 cm; Burrell Collection

Tapestry depicting the Flight into Egypt, probably made in the Convent of Gnadental, Basel
3576074 Tapestry depicting the Flight into Egypt, probably made in the Convent of Gnadental, Basel, 1400-25 (wool & metal threads) by Swiss School, (15th century); 93.9x77.4 cm; Burrell Collection

Altar frontal tapestry depicting the Virgin and Child and St Anne attended by two saints
3576055 Altar frontal tapestry depicting the Virgin and Child and St Anne attended by two saints, late 15th to early 16th century (wool & silk) by European School; 93.9x180.3 cm; Burrell Collection

Mille fleurs tapestry fragment depicting shepherd and shepherdess or lady and youth (wool & silk)
3576189 Mille fleurs tapestry fragment depicting shepherd and shepherdess or lady and youth (wool & silk) by European School, (15th century); 95.2x128.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment of mille fleurs depicting a couple (wool)
3576136 Tapestry fragment of mille fleurs depicting a couple (wool) by European School, (15th century); 45.7x127 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment of mille fleurs depicting Doe, Lion and Pheasant (wool)
3576134 Tapestry fragment of mille fleurs depicting Doe, Lion and Pheasant (wool) by European School, (15th century); 71.1x154.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry panel depicting the Hunt of the Unicorn, 1550-99 (wool, silk, metal & gold)
3576081 Tapestry panel depicting the Hunt of the Unicorn, 1550-99 (wool, silk, metal & gold) by Swiss School, (16th century); 58.4x60.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting Marriage of Louis XII with Jeanne, daughter of Louis XI, from Brussels, 1500 (wool & silk)
3576129 Tapestry fragment depicting Marriage of Louis XII with Jeanne, daughter of Louis XI, from Brussels, 1500 (wool & silk) by Belgian School, (16th century); 55.9x67.3 cm; Burrell Collection

Tapestry depicting Banquet in the Open Air, or An Open Air Meal in the Garden of Love, from Tournai, c
3576105 Tapestry depicting Banquet in the Open Air, or An Open Air Meal in the Garden of Love, from Tournai, c.1510 (wool & silk) by Belgian School, (16th century); 292.7x362 cm; Burrell Collection

Mille fleurs tapestry fragment depicting animals, birds and landscape, c. 1500 (wool)
3576188 Mille fleurs tapestry fragment depicting animals, birds and landscape, c.1500 (wool) by European School, (16th century); 276.8x358.1 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry, The Betrothal and the Marriage Les Fiancailles et le Marriage de Marie de Bourgogne et de Maximilien
3576131 Tapestry, The Betrothal and the Marriage Les Fiancailles et le Marriage de Marie de Bourgogne et de Maximilien, from Tournai or Brussels, 1450-1500 (wool & silk) by Belgian School

Tapestry depicting Falconers Hunting Waterfowl (wool)
3576098 Tapestry depicting Falconers Hunting Waterfowl (wool) by European School, (16th century); 299.7x503.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting Marriage of Louis XII with Anne of Brittany, from Brussels, 1500 (wool & silk)
3576130 Tapestry fragment depicting Marriage of Louis XII with Anne of Brittany, from Brussels, 1500 (wool & silk) by Belgian School, (16th century); 55.9x67.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

An Encampment in the Desert, c. 1844-45 (oil on canvas)
MAN276846 An Encampment in the Desert, c.1844-45 (oil on canvas) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 101.7x210.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Local women practising traditional weaving in Lo-Manthang village, Kingdom of Mustang, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Fabric d'Afrique, al. J. Anquetil
LSE4076517 Fabric d'Afrique, al. J. Anquetil by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabric d'Afrique, al. J. Anquetil); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Interior from Hjula weaving Mill, 1886 (pastel on paper)
7310056 Interior from Hjula weaving Mill, 1886 (pastel on paper) by Peters, Wilhelm (1851-1935); 42.5x52.6 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Wilhelm Peters (1851-1935))

Worker in a weaving mill, Germany, 1898
7279059 Worker in a weaving mill, Germany, 1898 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worker in a weaving mill, Germany, 1898, Historic)

Hjula Weaving Mill, 1887-88
7298944 Hjula Weaving Mill, 1887-88 by Peters, Wilhelm (1851-1935); 117x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm Peters (1851-1935)); Photo © O. Vaering

Leyli and Majnoun, 19th century (textile)
PCT4296210 Leyli and Majnoun, 19th century (textile) by Persian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iran, art of qalamkar: detail of an Iranian textile piece from Isfahan)

Weavers and spinners - according to a stained glass from the church of St Stephen of Elbeuf, 16th century
LSE4095730 Weavers and spinners - according to a stained glass from the church of St Stephen of Elbeuf, 16th century by French School

Ein new Modelbuch... title page (recto), October 22, 1524. Creator: Johann Schonsperger the Younger
Ein new Modelbuch... title page (recto), October 22, 1524

Panel, Peru, 1250/1470. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Peru, 1250/1470. Detail from a larger artwork

Fragment (Possibly From a Tunic), Peru, 600 / 1532 A. D. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Possibly From a Tunic), Peru, 600/1532 A.D. Detail from a larger artwork

Psyche et L Armour (The Story of Cupid and Psyche) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1790. Manufactured by Gorgerat Freres et Cie

Mans Court Badge, China, 1880 / 1900, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Mans Court Badge, China, 1880/1900, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Detail from a larger artwork

Buzi (Court Rank Badge), China, 1825 / 50, Qing dynasty(1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Buzi (Court Rank Badge), China, 1825/50, Qing dynasty(1644-1911)

Panel (Dress Fabric), China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Panel (Dress Fabric), China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Detail from a larger artwork

Chintz Curtain, India, First quarter 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Chintz Curtain, India, First quarter 18th century. Detail from a larger artwork

Karaori (Noh Costume), Japan, Edo period (1615-1868), 1775/1825. Creator: Unknown
Karaori (Noh Costume), Japan, Edo period (1615-1868), 1775/1825. Detail from a larger artwork

Part of a Skirt, India, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Part of a Skirt, India, Late 19th century. Detail from a larger artwork

Elias (fragment) from The Transfiguration of Christ, Flanders, 1460 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Elias (fragment) from The Transfiguration of Christ, Flanders, 1460/70. Detail from a larger artwork

Boys Baijia Pao ("One Hundred Household"Robe), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1850 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Boys Baijia Pao (" One Hundred Household" Robe), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1850/1900

Moses (fragment) from The Transfiguration of Christ, Flanders, 1460 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Moses (fragment) from The Transfiguration of Christ, Flanders, 1460/70. Detail from a larger artwork

Tapestry (Bear Hunt and Falconry from a Hunts Series), Belgium, c. 1525. Creator: Unknown
Tapestry (Bear Hunt and Falconry from a Hunts Series), Belgium, c. 1525. Detail from a larger artwork

Children and Pets (Furnishing Fabric), Normandie, 1800 / 1820. Creator: Unknown
Children and Pets (Furnishing Fabric), Normandie, 1800/1820. Detail from a larger artwork

Woman working on a loom in a factory in 19th century
7286252 Woman working on a loom in a factory in 19th century. by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman working on a loom in a factory in the 19th century)

Woollen Mill, from the Catalan Illustrated, 15 June 1888 (etching on paper)
IND119234 Woollen Mill, from the Catalan Illustrated, 15 June 1888 (etching on paper) by Catalan School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lo vapor vell de Sans; ); Index Fototeca

DDE-90038631
Orb weaving spider and prey (Araneidae), Napo River bordering Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador Date: 27/06/2011

DDE-90031960
Europe, Ireland, Avoca. Wool Blankets at Avoca Handweavers Mill, County Wicklow. Date: 16/11/2006

DDE-90024501
Male Baya Weaver Bird building the nest, Keoladeo National Park, India. Date: 19/08/2005

DDE-90019808
Kenya, Masai Mara National Wildlife Reserve. Masked weaver bird weaving a nest. Date: 21/07/2004

Fragment, United States, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, United States, 1876

Fragment (From an Orphrey Band), Cologne, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (From an Orphrey Band), Cologne, 15th century

Greek women making Silk and Gold Thread Veils in the Factory at Athens, 1890. Creator: Samuel Melton Fisher
Greek women making Silk and Gold Thread Veils in the Factory at Athens, 1890

The Basketmaker, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
XIR177513 The Basketmaker, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Blanchard, Maria (1881-1932); 163x97 cm; Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France

View of a street of Adum (Ghana) - in "The old and modern costume"by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20
LSE4099209 View of a street of Adum (Ghana) - in " The old and modern costume" by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Navaho Weaver, Canyon de Chelly, Navaho Reserve (oil on canvas mounted on panel)
HEH372274 Navaho Weaver, Canyon de Chelly, Navaho Reserve (oil on canvas mounted on panel) by Moon, Carl (1878-1948); 81.3x66 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino

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Weaving, an ancient art form that transcends time and cultures, has been a source of fascination for centuries. From the ethereal paintings of John William Waterhouse to the bustling cotton weaving sheds in Lancashire, the beauty and complexity of this craft never cease to amaze. In "I am half sick of shadows, " Waterhouse captures a moment frozen in time, where a woman delicately weaves her dreams into reality. Her nimble fingers dance across the loom, creating intricate patterns that mirror her inner thoughts. On the shores of Lough Neagh in Co. Antrim, basket weaving takes center stage. Skilled artisans expertly intertwine natural materials to fashion functional yet stunning pieces. Each basket tells a story - a testament to human ingenuity and creativity. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Ghana's Ashanti Region, specifically Kumasi. Here, vibrant colors and bold designs dominate as skilled weavers bring traditional Kente cloth to life. The rhythmic clatter of looms echoes through the air as history is woven thread by thread. Closer to home in Preston, Lancashire, cotton weaving sheds hum with activity. The steady rhythm of machinery blends with the skillful hands of workers at their looms. A symphony composed by industry and craftsmanship fills every corner. Venturing further westward brings us to Navajo Indian country in the USA. Witnessing firsthand how Navajo rugs are made is like stepping into another world altogether - one where tradition meets innovation seamlessly on wooden frames called vertical looms. Back again in Lancashire but this time transported back in time during the Victorian period stands a majestic spinning mill - an emblematic symbol of industrial revolution prowess. Cotton weavers tirelessly work at their looms amidst towering machines that spin tales both literal and metaphorical. Mahatma Gandhi's journey from Boulogne to Folkestone may seem unrelated at first glance; however it is during this voyage that he weaves the threads of his destiny.