A 17th-century Raised-work Box an article about stumpwork provided by the Embroiderers Guild UK
A Tale of Two Samplers By Dorrit Gutterson Ever wonder where Whitman's Chocolates got their package design. An article about the Whitman's Sampler box and stitches used.
A Quick Run Through History, Part I by Chottie Alderson is a hop skip and a jump through the history of embroidery provided by the American Needlepoint Guild.
Allhallows Museum Honiton Lace Web Site: provides illustrated articles on Honiton lace.
Antique Chinese & Japanese Textiles by Marla Mallettan illustrated articleprovided by Marla Mallett Textiles and Tribal Oriental Rugs
Bayeux Tapestry: Part 1 This famous embroidery narrates the events leading up to and including the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This site has described the events that are illustrated. Did you know that 623 humans, 55 canines, 202 equines, 41 ships, 49 trees, approximately 2000 Latin words and over 500 mythical and non mythical creatures appear in the tapestry? Worked in 8 colours of yarn. Interesting historical notes about The Bayeux Tapestry appear on the site which unfortunately is slow to load.
Beyond the Fringe: Shawls of Paisley Design: by Meg Andrews an informative illustrated article.
Brief Social History of Navajo Weaving an article by Bruce Bernstein, former director, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe
Chronology of Textiles and Fiber Art in New Mexico 700 AD-1998
Collecting Chinese Sleeve Bands by Meg Andrews a brief informative illustrated article which for those who are interested in embroidery has a detail of Pekinese stitch, often confused with Peking knot and another slant on the story of the Forbidden Knot.
Corsets From Lord & Taylor Catalogue, a reprint of an 1881article
Dead Sea textiles an article on textiles found in the Qumran Cave
Embroidery and Applique in India: An illustrated article
Fabric History: Natural fibers a chart indicating the history of natural fibers used in textiles provided by Fabric Link.
Fabric of their lives: Beauty, tragedy captured in Hmong needlework A brief article by Carol Guensburg.
Founders Of The Arts & Crafts Movement 1870 - 1900: A collection of articles on interior design by William Morris and his contemporaries, including information about the early years of the Arts & Crafts Movement.
Hair Pipes in Plains Indian Adornment An extensive article on the tubular beads [hair pipes] which are seen in the breastplates worn by Plains Indian men. By John C. Ewers Smithsonian Institution, Bureau of American Ethnology.
Historical Wampum by Catherine F. Smith. A brief article on white shell beads used for decoration and barter by the original inhabitants of Long Island and New England.
History of an Ancient Symbol an article on the swastika symbol used for thousands of years by Dottie Indyke.
History of Cotton Mills and the Industrial Revolution by Narvell Strickland
History, Cultural Values of Beads provided by Paula Giese for the Native American Indian resources web site.
Homage to Nature- Landscape Kimonos of Itchiku Kubota is a brief article links lead you to images. Provided by the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Housewife or Hussif? an illustrated article provided by the British Quilt History List
Ikat weaving in India: An illustrated article
Indian Trade Blankets a brief article by Bob Kapoun
Japanese Kimono Design Techniques by Marla Mallett an illustrated article on the embroidery, fabric manipulation and dyeing techniques used in Japanese Kimonos.Article provided by Marla Mallett Textiles and Tribal Oriental Rugs
Kimono: Hypertext: A History of the Kimono
Macedonia Folk Embroidery: images of Macedonian textiles. Details of embroidery techniques used means this a very instructive site for embroidery enthusiasts.
Men in the Fiber Arts: From the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution: article by Rita Vainius provided by The Caron Collection
Maya Textiles: Visions of Identity, an exhibition held at the Marsil Museum in1997. This site combines Maya weavings, photography and text to reconsider the presentation of cultures in the museum environment. Curatored by Barbara Layne and Karen Michelsen.
Metaphor, Rythm and Vision in San Beadwork: An illustrated article which is part of Barbara L. Palmer's MA Thesis. The San live in the desert regions of South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. and make ostrich eggshell beads.
Old Nova Scotian Quilts is a brief article on these quilts links at the bottom of the article lead you to images you can magnify more than once to see how they are made. This exhibit includes a Crazy quilt. Provided by the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Pamela Simon Vintage Fabrics Home Page: A dealer in vintage American textiles 30's, 40's and 50's with a retro section. The site illustrates some interesting textiles which because the nature of the stock changes.
Rationing: a brief article on World War II rationing provided by Nettleworth primary school. Due to clothing rationing women were encouraged to go through their wardrobe and recycle clothing by recutting garments.
Rosary workshop - a history of the rosary - Journalling the Bead. A chronology of the connection between beads and prayer.
'SLIPS' Late 16th/Early 17th Century (Elizabethan/Stuart) Embroidery an illustrated article by Meg Andrews of Victoriana.com
Textiles as Art an article on collecting textiles by Mary Hunt Kahlenberg former curator, Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Textile Routes of Europe connects different European regions in a series of thematic routes. Following links lead to numerous large and smaller museums, institutes and educational resources. You can also choose other thematic routes such as Events, Culture, Heritage, Production and Education/Research, each subdivided into detailed categories.
Traditional Arts - Embroidery: Features images of traditional Ukrainian embroidery.
Up Close and Personal with Vintage Aprons by Carolyn Ellertson who has collected aprons for over 40 years. Carolyn shares her collection, her memories and situates these textiles with a cultural context.
Victorian Jet Works: About Jet an article that defines jet by Alec Mackenzie. Inludes links to a Victorian Workshop discovered in Whitby
Viking Embroidery An article which describes a stich somewhat like a Vandyke stitch that is worked in wire. Bibliography provided.
Visual and Historical Perspective on "Purses" and "Evening Bags? The Ever Adaptable Fashion Accessory: An illustrated article by Rita Vainius provided by the online ezine The Caron Collection:
What is Heishi?: an article by Pamela Michaelis explains that Heishi are hand-made tiny beads made of any natural material such as shell and then explains how they are made and how to identify hand made heishi.
William Morris and his Circle: articles and images derived from the Ransom Centre exhibition.
William Morris in the Cotswold: Places of interest in the Cotswold area related to William Morris and the arts and craft movement. Illustrations of Stained glass work.
William Morris Society A website is devoted to William Morris (1834-96)
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