Author: Becker, John, d. 1986

Pattern and loom : a practical study of the development of weaving techniques in China, Western Asia and Europe
Date2014
Publish_locationCopenhagen
PublisherNIAS Press
CollectionRicci Institute Library
EditionSecond Edition
LanguageEnglish
Record_typeDigital Book (PDF)
SeriesNordic Institute of Asian Studies monograph series ; 127
ShelfDigital Archives
Call NumberTT848.B373 2014
Descriptionxi, 387 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
NotePattern and loom : a practical study of the development of weaving techniques in China, Western Asia and Europe / John Becker with the collaboration of Donald B. Wagner.
Includes bibliographical references and index.

Patterned weaves of Han China, 206 BC -- AD 220.-- Patterned weaves of Han China. -- The monochrome patterned weaves. -- Gauze weaves. -- The polychrome silks. -- Part II: Patterned Weaves of Early Western Asia. -- Western Asia. -- Weft-faced compound twill or samitum. -- III: Patterned weaves of the Mediterranean region. -- Lampas. -- Double-faced weft weaves. -- Patterned double cloth. -- Damask. -- Part IV: The eclectic pattern weaves of Tang China. -- The eclectic pattern weaves of Tang China. -- Part V: Weaving implements. -- The development of mechanical patterning: 'The' drawloom. -- Our drawloom -- some weaving implements.

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SubjectTextile industry--China--History Textiles--China--History Hand weaving--Patterns Hand weaving--History Handlooms--History Textile design--China--History
ISBN9788776941383 ; 8776941388
LCCN2015429442