Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
Woven coverlet — A woven coverlet or coverlid is a type of bed covering with a woven design in colored wool yarn on a background of natural linen or cotton. Coverlets were woven in almost every community in the United States from the colonial era until the late… … Wikipedia
tapestry — tapestrylike, adj. /tap euh stree/, n., pl. tapestries, v., tapestried, tapestrying. n. 1. a fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used for wall hangings, furniture… … Universalium
Bombay Presidency — The Bombay Presidency was a former province of British India. It was established in the 17th century as a trading post for the British East India Company, but later grew to encompass much of western and central India, as well as parts of post… … Wikipedia
damask — n., adj., & v. n. 1 a a figured woven fabric (esp. silk or linen) with a pattern visible on both sides. b twilled table linen with woven designs shown by the reflection of light. 2 a tablecloth made of this material. 3 hist. steel with a watered… … Useful english dictionary
EXODUS, BOOK OF — (Heb. title) וְאֵלֶּה) שְׁמוֹת) (And these are) the names of – the first words of the book; Gk. exodos ton wion Israel ex aigyptou), departure (of the children of Israel from Egypt) ; (cf. Sefer Yeẓi at Miẓrayim ( book of the departure from Egypt … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Ethnomathematics — is the study of the relationship between mathematics and culture. It refers to a broad cluster of ideas ranging from distinct numerical and mathematical systems to multicultural mathematics education. The goal of ethnomathematics is to contribute … Wikipedia
sharkskin — noun Date: 1851 1. the hide of a shark or leather made from it 2. a. a smooth durable woolen or worsted suiting in twill or basket weave with small woven designs b. a smooth crisp fabric with a dull finish made usually of rayon in basket weave … New Collegiate Dictionary
Sombrero — In English speaking countries sombrero typically refers to a type of hat originating in Mexico. The English word sombrero is a loan word from Spanish, where the term is used to refer to any hat with a brim. It derives from the Spanish word sombra … Wikipedia
Kuki people — Infobox Ethnic group group = Kuki Alternative names: Kuki, Kuki people, region1 = flag|India flag|Burma flag|Bangladesh pop1 = ref1 = languages = Kuki, Thadou, Hmar, Paite, Vaiphei, Simte, Zou, Gangte, Kom, Anal, Maring religions = Christianity,… … Wikipedia
caffa — ˈkafə noun ( s) Etymology: Arabic dialect kaffa, kaffīyah (literary Arabic kūfīyah), from al Kufah Al Kufa, town in Iraq where it was made 1. : a rich silk cloth with printed or woven designs popular in the 16th century 2. : a painted cotton… … Useful english dictionary
lampas — I. ˈlampəs noun ( es) Etymology: Middle English lawmpas, a kind of glossy crape, from Middle Dutch lampers more at lambrequin : a brocaded fabric of silk or rayon or cotton having jacquard woven designs in two or more colors and used chiefly for… … Useful english dictionary
